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What is the main focus of human geography?
What is the main focus of human geography?
Which subfield of human geography examines the economic aspects of human societies?
Which subfield of human geography examines the economic aspects of human societies?
What type of settlement develops along roads, rivers, or coastlines?
What type of settlement develops along roads, rivers, or coastlines?
Which factor influences settlement patterns by providing access to markets and natural resources?
Which factor influences settlement patterns by providing access to markets and natural resources?
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What is the primary sector of economic activity in settlements?
What is the primary sector of economic activity in settlements?
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What is the result of the growth of cities and urban areas?
What is the result of the growth of cities and urban areas?
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What is the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
What is the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas?
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What is the negative environmental impact of economic activities in settlements?
What is the negative environmental impact of economic activities in settlements?
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Human Geography
Definition
Human geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of people and their relationships with the environment.
Subfields
- Cultural Geography: studies the cultural aspects of human societies, including language, religion, and customs.
- Economic Geography: examines the economic aspects of human societies, including trade, industry, and development.
- Urban Geography: focuses on the study of cities and urban areas.
- Rural Geography: focuses on the study of rural areas and their relationships with urban areas.
Economic Settlements
Types of Settlements
- Rural Settlements: scattered farms, villages, and hamlets.
- Urban Settlements: cities and towns.
- Linear Settlements: settlements that develop along roads, rivers, or coastlines.
- Nucleated Settlements: settlements that develop around a central point, such as a town square.
Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns
- Physical Environment: climate, topography, and natural resources.
- Economic Factors: access to markets, transportation, and natural resources.
- Social and Cultural Factors: cultural preferences, social status, and government policies.
Economic Activities in Settlements
- Primary Sector: agriculture, mining, and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: services, including retail, tourism, and finance.
Impact of Economic Activities on Settlements
- Urbanization: growth of cities and urban areas.
- Rural-Urban Migration: movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
- Economic Growth: development of industries and services in settlements.
- Environmental Degradation: negative environmental impacts of economic activities, such as pollution and resource depletion.
Human Geography
Definition
- Human geography focuses on the study of people and their relationships with the environment.
Subfields
- Cultural Geography: examines language, religion, and customs of human societies.
- Economic Geography: studies trade, industry, and development in human societies.
- Urban Geography: focuses on cities and urban areas.
- Rural Geography: explores rural areas and their relationships with urban areas.
Economic Settlements
Types of Settlements
- Rural Settlements: consist of scattered farms, villages, and hamlets.
- Urban Settlements: comprise cities and towns.
- Linear Settlements: develop along roads, rivers, or coastlines.
- Nucleated Settlements: form around a central point, such as a town square.
Factors Influencing Settlement Patterns
- Physical Environment: climate, topography, and natural resources affect settlement patterns.
- Economic Factors: access to markets, transportation, and natural resources shape settlements.
- Social and Cultural Factors: cultural preferences, social status, and government policies influence settlement patterns.
Economic Activities in Settlements
- Primary Sector: includes agriculture, mining, and forestry.
- Secondary Sector: encompasses manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary Sector: comprises services, including retail, tourism, and finance.
Impact of Economic Activities on Settlements
- Urbanization: leads to the growth of cities and urban areas.
- Rural-Urban Migration: involves the movement of people from rural areas to urban areas.
- Economic Growth: results in the development of industries and services in settlements.
- Environmental Degradation: occurs due to negative environmental impacts of economic activities, such as pollution and resource depletion.
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Study of human relationships with the environment, including cultural, economic, and urban aspects.
