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Why are houses made of mud, wood, and thatch susceptible to damage during heavy rains and floods?
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?
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?
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?
In which year did the city of London become the first urban settlement to reach a population of one million inhabitants?
What unique problem is created by unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network in rural settlements?
What unique problem is created by unmetalled roads and lack of modern communication network in rural settlements?
What percentage of the world's population lived in urban settlements in the year 1800?
What percentage of the world's population lived in urban settlements in the year 1800?
What type of settlements develop along either side of roads, rivers, or canals?
What type of settlements develop along either side of roads, rivers, or canals?
Which economic activity dominates in most rural settlements?
Which economic activity dominates in most rural settlements?
What is the main factor leading to the increase in rural-to-urban migration in developing countries?
What is the main factor leading to the increase in rural-to-urban migration in developing countries?
Which of the following is NOT a basic urban service mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a basic urban service mentioned in the text?
What is crucial for the sustainability of human settlements according to the text?
What is crucial for the sustainability of human settlements according to the text?
How can reducing air pollution contribute to improving rural settlements?
How can reducing air pollution contribute to improving rural settlements?
What is the primary reason why rural settlements are typically located near water bodies?
What is the primary reason why rural settlements are typically located near water bodies?
Why do people in tropical countries build their houses on stilts near marshy lands?
Why do people in tropical countries build their houses on stilts near marshy lands?
What advantage do water bodies like rivers and lakes provide to rural settlements?
What advantage do water bodies like rivers and lakes provide to rural settlements?
In what type of land do people settle to prevent damage from flooding?
In what type of land do people settle to prevent damage from flooding?
Why did early settlers choose plain areas with fertile soils for settlement?
Why did early settlers choose plain areas with fertile soils for settlement?
What is the main reason for people choosing to live near rolling country in Europe?
What is the main reason for people choosing to live near rolling country in Europe?
