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What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Human Settlements in South Africa?
What is the primary responsibility of the Department of Human Settlements in South Africa?
- To maintain and manage the different types of housing settlements in the country
- To collect data on the living conditions of South Africans and report on their quality of life
- To establish new towns and cities across South Africa to accommodate the growing population
- To oversee and provide sustainable and integrated human settlements where people can live, learn, work and access required amenities (correct)
What is the main goal of the National Development Plan 2013 in relation to human settlements in South Africa?
What is the main goal of the National Development Plan 2013 in relation to human settlements in South Africa?
- To ensure that all South Africans have access to affordable and improved amenities by 2030 (correct)
- To provide all South Africans with access to improved quality of environment and lifestyle by 2030
- To eliminate all informal settlements and relocate residents to formal housing by 2030
- To increase the number of new towns and cities across South Africa by 2030
What is the primary factor that differentiates the various types of human settlements in South Africa?
What is the primary factor that differentiates the various types of human settlements in South Africa?
- The management structures and governance of the settlement
- The size and population density of the settlement
- The topography and layout of the landscape the settlement is situated in (correct)
- The proximity and location of the settlement to other settlements
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why it is not always easy to identify and distinguish between different types of human settlements in South Africa?
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why it is not always easy to identify and distinguish between different types of human settlements in South Africa?
What is the main purpose of the introduction provided in the first paragraph of the text?
What is the main purpose of the introduction provided in the first paragraph of the text?
Which type of settlement is typically found on land that has not been officially designated for residential purposes?
Which type of settlement is typically found on land that has not been officially designated for residential purposes?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have formally planned and maintained roads?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have formally planned and maintained roads?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have collective living quarters with large formal buildings?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have collective living quarters with large formal buildings?
Which type of settlement is typically found on the outskirts of towns and involves small-scale farming activities?
Which type of settlement is typically found on the outskirts of towns and involves small-scale farming activities?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have a diverse range of manufacturing activities, from light to heavy industry?
Which type of settlement is most likely to have a diverse range of manufacturing activities, from light to heavy industry?
