Geography and Settlements Quiz

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.