CH 4: Urban Settlements
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What does the term 'level of urbanisation' refer to?

  • The movement of populations from urban to rural areas
  • The proportion of the total population living in urban areas (correct)
  • The immediate physical environment of an urban settlement
  • The speed at which the urban population grows
  • What is the primary difference between 'site' and 'situation' in urban settlements?

  • 'Site' focuses on strategic trade points, while 'situation' considers natural barriers and entry points.
  • 'Site' relates to location relative to resources, while 'situation' refers to topography and water availability.
  • 'Site' includes topography and soil, while 'situation' involves transport routes and resources. (correct)
  • 'Site' refers to location concerning other settlements, while 'situation' refers to the immediate physical environment.
  • What are Junction Towns defined as in urban settlement classification?

  • Towns that specialize in a dominant function or industry
  • Towns that arise at natural passageways or barriers
  • Urban areas with good transport connectivity
  • Locations where goods are transferred between different modes of transport (correct)
  • Which type of towns arise at natural passageways or barriers?

    <p>Gateway/Gap Towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of settlement provides goods and services to the surrounding hinterland?

    <p>Central Places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Counter-Urbanisation' involves the movement of populations from urban to ______ areas.

    <p>Rural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Rate of Urbanisation' is defined as the speed at which the urban population grows compared to the overall population ______.

    <p>Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Specialized Towns' are characterized by a dominant ______ or industry.

    <p>(F)unction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks a significant transition in human civilization?

    <p>Evolution from agrarian societies to bustling metropolises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What served as centers for trade, governance, and defense initially in urban settlements?

    <p>River valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What acted as a catalyst, accelerating urban growth and expanding urban landscapes beyond traditional boundaries?

    <p>The industrial revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does urbanization refer to?

    <p>Increasing proportion of a country's population living in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the absolute increase in the urban population?

    <p>Urban Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept refers to the physical spread of urban areas into the surrounding rural areas?

    <p>Urban Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has resulted in more than half of the world's population now residing in cities?

    <p>Urbanization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'counter-urbanisation' typically involve?

    <p>Moving populations from urban to rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In urban settlement classification, what distinguishes 'Trade and Transport Towns' as break-of-bulk points?

    <p>Locations where goods are transferred between different modes of transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has historically influenced the location of urban settlements near water bodies?

    <p>Sustenance and transport purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Specialized towns, such as mining towns or resort cities, are characterized by:

    <p>Having a dominant function or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that historically influenced the location of urban settlements?

    <p>Topography and soil quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is commonly suggested to address urban challenges like congestion and pollution?

    <p>Implementing green spaces and sustainable urban planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Gateway/Gap Towns' are typically located at:

    <p>Natural passageways or barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Central Places' in urban settlements primarily serve:

    <p>'Trade and Transport' functions and provide goods and services to the surrounding hinterland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Junction Towns' are characterized by being situated at the confluence of:

    <p>'Gateway/Gap Towns' and 'Central Places'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Urban Sprawl' refers to:

    <p>'Unplanned and uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into peripheral regions'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the industrial revolution play in the evolution of urban settlements?

    <p>It accelerated urban growth and expanded urban landscapes beyond traditional boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did urban settlements historically emerge at strategic locations?

    <p>At river valleys, crossroads of trade routes, or fertile plains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of urbanization according to the text?

    <p>The increasing proportion of a country's population living in urban areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did urban settlements transform over centuries?

    <p>By intensifying and diversifying economic activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor significantly influences the rate of urbanization according to the text?

    <p>Economic, social, and technological disparities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines 'Urban Growth' in the context of urban settlements?

    <p>The absolute increase in the urban population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term characterizes the spread of urban areas into surrounding rural regions?

    <p>'Urban Expansion'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential feature of specialized towns according to the text?

    <p>They are characterized by a dominant function or industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the industrial revolution impact urban settlement development?

    <p>'It facilitated rapid growth and expansion beyond traditional boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Urban Growth and Urban Expansion represent respectively in urban studies?

    <p>Absolute increase in the urban population; Physical spread of urban areas into surrounding rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor acted as a catalyst for accelerating urban growth and expanding urban landscapes beyond traditional boundaries?

    <p>Industrial revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the physical spread of urban areas into the surrounding rural regions?

    <p>Urban Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between 'Urban Growth' and 'Urban Expansion' in urban studies?

    <p>Physical spread of urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept involves the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas?

    <p>Urbanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic historically influenced the location of urban settlements near water bodies?

    <p>River valleys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marks a significant transition in human civilization according to the text?

    <p>Evolution from agrarian societies to bustling metropolises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor has become less critical for urban development in contemporary times?

    <p>Water availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influences the rate of urbanization according to the text?

    <p>Economic, social, and technological disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of urban settlement relies on locations where goods are transferred from one mode of transport to another?

    <p>Trade and Transport Towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did urban settlements historically serve initially?

    <p>Centers for trade, governance, and defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept represents the movement of populations from urban to rural areas in search of a better quality of life?

    <p>Counter-Urbanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term specifically refers to the absolute increase in the urban population?

    <p>Urban Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves increasing population concentration in urban areas according to the text?

    <p>Urbanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of towns typically arise at natural passageways or barriers, functioning as entry and exit points?

    <p>Specialized Towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In urban settlements, which factor has historically influenced the location near water bodies for sustenance and transport?

    <p>Fertile lands for agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is common to specialized towns like mining towns, university towns, or resort cities?

    <p>Dominant function or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a suggested strategy to address urban challenges like congestion, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure?

    <p>Investment in public transport and green spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Site' in urban settlements refers to the immediate physical environment, including:

    <p>Topography and soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Central Places' in urban settlements primarily serve:

    <p>'Cultural and educational hubs'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has a significant impact on the function, growth, and structure of urban settlements?

    <p>Function of the settlement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the physical spread of urban areas into the surrounding rural regions?

    <p>Urban Expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept in urban studies involves the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas?

    <p>Urban Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of towns are typically characterized by being situated at the confluence of trade routes or key geographical locations?

    <p>Gateway Towns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of urban settlements, what does 'counter-urbanisation' involve?

    <p>Movement from urban to rural areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term specifically refers to the absolute increase in the urban population?

    <p>Urban Growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between 'site' and 'situation' in urban settlements?

    <p>Site refers to the immediate physical environment, while situation relates to the location concerning other settlements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the categorization of urban settlements based on their function and characteristics?

    <p>Dominant function or industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do Central Places play in urban settlements?

    <p>Providing goods and services to the surrounding hinterland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Junction Towns in urban settlement classification?

    <p>They are located at the confluence of different transport routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor historically influenced the location of urban settlements near water bodies?

    <p>Water bodies provided sustenance and transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect has become less critical for urban development due to technological advancements in contemporary times?

    <p>Water availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Central Places in urban settlements?

    <p>Offering goods and services to the surrounding hinterland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes Trade and Transport Towns as break-of-bulk points?

    <p>Locations where goods are transferred between transport modes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transition in human civilization is marked by urban settlements being situated near water bodies, fertile lands, and strategic points?

    <p>Agricultural revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influences the rate of urbanization according to the text?

    <p>Rate of Urbanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of the industrial revolution on urban settlements?

    <p>Accelerated growth and expanded landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does urban expansion differ from urban growth in urban studies?

    <p>Urban expansion involves an absolute increase in the urban population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes specialized towns like mining towns or resort cities?

    <p>Provide goods and services to surrounding hinterland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept represents the movement of populations from urban areas to rural regions for a better quality of life?

    <p>Counter-Urbanisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of urban settlements, what does 'Urban Sprawl' refer to?

    <p>Unplanned and rapid spread of urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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