Factors Affecting Location of Rural Settlements Quiz

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Why are houses made of mud, wood, and thatch susceptible to damage during heavy rains and floods?

Because they lack proper ventilation systems

Because they lack proper foundation

Because they are scattered over a large area

Because they are not properly maintained (correct)

Why are most house designs typically deficient in proper ventilation?

To prevent wildlife from entering the house

To keep domestic animals and their food protected

Due to lack of knowledge about ventilation systems (correct)

To withstand heavy rains and floods

Why is the animal shed along with its fodder store included in the design of a house?

To protect domestic animals and their food from wild animals (correct)

To prevent water leakage during rainy season

To create a better living environment

To improve air circulation within the house

In which year did the city of London become the first urban settlement to reach a population of one million inhabitants?

Around A.D. 1810 Signup and view all the answers

What unique problem is created by unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network in rural settlements?

Difficulty in providing emergency services during rainy season Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the world's population lived in urban settlements in the year 1800?

3% Signup and view all the answers

What type of settlements develop along either side of roads, rivers, or canals?

Linear Signup and view all the answers

Which economic activity dominates in most rural settlements?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor leading to the increase in rural-to-urban migration in developing countries?

Low quality of living conditions in rural areas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a basic urban service mentioned in the text?

Electricity Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial for the sustainability of human settlements according to the text?

Strong linkages between urban and rural areas Signup and view all the answers

How can reducing air pollution contribute to improving rural settlements?

Enhancing the quality of living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why rural settlements are typically located near water bodies?

To have a source of fish for diet Signup and view all the answers

Why do people in tropical countries build their houses on stilts near marshy lands?

To prevent flooding Signup and view all the answers

What advantage do water bodies like rivers and lakes provide to rural settlements?

Availability of navigable transportation routes Signup and view all the answers

In what type of land do people settle to prevent damage from flooding?

Terraces and levees Signup and view all the answers

Why did early settlers choose plain areas with fertile soils for settlement?

To benefit from productive agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for people choosing to live near rolling country in Europe?

Avoidance of swampy, low lying land Signup and view all the answers

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