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What is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments?
What is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments?
- Sociology
- History
- Geography (correct)
- Anthropology
How are urban settlements also known?
How are urban settlements also known?
- Villages
- Cities (correct)
- Rural settlements
- Suburban settlements
What is the population range for rural settlements?
What is the population range for rural settlements?
- Between 1000-5000 people
- More than 1000 people
- Less than 1000 people (correct)
- More than 5000 people
What do site and situation refer to in the context of settlements?
What do site and situation refer to in the context of settlements?
Which factor is NOT considered as a physical situation factor for settlements?
Which factor is NOT considered as a physical situation factor for settlements?
Which type of land use involves land used for business?
Which type of land use involves land used for business?
What type of land use is related to the growing and harvesting of crops and livestock?
What type of land use is related to the growing and harvesting of crops and livestock?
In which land use category would you find land used for people's homes?
In which land use category would you find land used for people's homes?
What is the term for a pattern showing where people live?
What is the term for a pattern showing where people live?
Which type of population density indicates a high amount of people in a 1km square?
Which type of population density indicates a high amount of people in a 1km square?
What type of population distribution is characterized by big dots clustered in certain areas?
What type of population distribution is characterized by big dots clustered in certain areas?
Flashcards
Study of Places
Study of Places
The study of locations and the interactions between people and their environments.
Urban Settlements
Urban Settlements
Large settlements, commonly known as cities.
Rural Settlements
Rural Settlements
Settlements with populations typically below 1000 people.
Site (settlement)
Site (settlement)
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Situation (settlement)
Situation (settlement)
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Non-Physical Situation Factor
Non-Physical Situation Factor
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Commercial Land Use
Commercial Land Use
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Agricultural Land Use
Agricultural Land Use
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Residential Land Use
Residential Land Use
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Population Distribution
Population Distribution
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Dense Population Density
Dense Population Density
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Clustered Population Distribution
Clustered Population Distribution
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Geography
Geography
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Cities
Cities
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Population Range (Rural)
Population Range (Rural)
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Study Notes
Geography and Settlements
- The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments is known as geography.
- Urban settlements are also known as cities or towns.
Settlement Classification
- Rural settlements typically have a population range of less than 10,000 people.
Site and Situation
- Site refers to the physical characteristics of a settlement, such as its location, terrain, and natural features.
- Situation refers to the settlement's relationship with its surroundings, including its distance from other settlements, transportation links, and accessibility to resources.
Physical Situation Factors
- Climate, relief, and water supply are all considered physical situation factors for settlements.
- Vegetation is NOT considered a physical situation factor for settlements.
Land Use
- Commercial land use involves land used for business purposes.
- Agricultural land use is related to the growing and harvesting of crops and livestock.
- Residential land use is the category where you would find land used for people's homes.
Population Distribution and Density
- A pattern showing where people live is referred to as a population distribution.
- High population density indicates a high amount of people in a small area, such as a 1km square.
- A clustered population distribution is characterized by big dots clustered in certain areas, indicating a high concentration of people in those areas.
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Test your knowledge about geography and settlements with this quiz. Learn about the study of places, the concept of settlements, and the characteristics of urban settlements or cities.
