CH 4: Rural Settlement
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What are the physical characteristics of the location where a rural settlement develops known as?

  • Building materials
  • Site factors (correct)
  • Fuel sources
  • Settlement patterns
  • Which is NOT listed as a site factor influencing rural settlements?

  • Access to transport (correct)
  • Pastoral land
  • Arable land
  • Availability of water
  • What is essential for drinking, irrigation, and livestock in rural settlements?

  • Arable land
  • Fuel sources
  • Availability of water (correct)
  • Building materials
  • Which of the following is NOT a situation factor related to rural settlements?

    <p>Access to transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial for agriculture in rural settlements?

    <p>Arable land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the physical materials like wood, stone, or clay used for in rural settlements?

    <p>Building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should rural settlements preferably be located in terms of sunlight exposure?

    <p>North-facing slopes in the Southern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor relates to locations that are easily defensible against threats in rural settlements?

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

    What is suitable for grazing animals in rural settlements?

    <p>Pastoral land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do situation factors in rural settlements relate to?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of Nucleated rural settlements?

    <p>Houses grouped together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Linear rural settlements typically located?

    <p>Along roads, rivers, or valley floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is characteristic of Round rural settlements?

    <p>Formed around a central common area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of farming aims at self-sufficiency by growing a variety of crops and rearing animals for family needs?

    <p>Subsistence farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the choice between different farming types in rural areas?

    <p>Local environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor plays a significant role in the layout of Linear rural settlements?

    <p>Geographical features like rivers or roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Fishing rural settlements typically located?

    <p>Near water bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Agricultural rural settlements?

    <p>Farming and livestock raising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the development of different patterns of rural settlements?

    <p>Historical land division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of rural settlement are individual farmhouses spread out over an area?

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

    Where are Forestry rural settlements typically situated?

    <p>In wooded areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly influences the choice between subsistence farming and commercial farming in rural areas?

    <p>Market access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do extensive farming practices differ from intensive farming practices in rural areas?

    <p>Yield per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary function do Fishing rural settlements typically revolve around?

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

    What geographical feature influences the layout of Linear rural settlements?

    <p>Linear rivers or roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Round rural settlements historically?

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

    What is the role of arable land in rural settlements?

    <p>Supporting agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a site factor influencing rural settlements?

    <p>Availability of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do pastoral lands provide in rural settlements?

    <p>Grazing areas for animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is settling above flood plains or away from riverbanks important in rural settlements?

    <p>To protect against flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In rural settlements, what do situation factors related to access to transport focus on?

    <p>Enhancing connectivity and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of security in the context of rural settlements?

    <p>Offering protection against threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do building materials contribute to rural settlements?

    <p>Supporting construction activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor directly influences the availability of wood from nearby forests in rural settlements?

    <p>Building materials availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a location on north-facing slopes preferred in the Southern Hemisphere for rural settlements?

    <p>To benefit from warmth and sunlight exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes proximity to roads, bridges, and pathways essential for rural settlements?

    <p>To enhance connectivity and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do site factors in rural settlements primarily refer to?

    <p>Physical characteristics of the settlement's location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a site factor influencing rural settlements?

    <p>Exposure to sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of fuel sources in rural settlements?

    <p>Heating and cooking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is protection from flooding a crucial situation factor in rural settlements?

    <p>To avoid damage to settlement structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In rural settlements, what is the significance of settling on north-facing slopes in the Southern Hemisphere?

    <p>To ensure warmer conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pastoral lands play in the development of rural settlements?

    <p>Supporting livestock activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do situation factors in rural settlements impact security?

    <p>By making locations easily defensible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Fishing rural settlements?

    <p>Fishing activities and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are arable lands critical for rural settlements?

    <p>To support farming and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for preferring local building materials like wood, stone, or clay in rural settlements?

    <p>To reduce construction costs and promote sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily influences the layout of Linear rural settlements?

    <p>Geographical constraints like rivers or roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly affects the choice between subsistence farming and commercial farming in rural areas?

    <p>Market access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do Round rural settlements historically have a central common area?

    <p>For defense purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily differentiates extensive farming from intensive farming in rural areas?

    <p>Low yield per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary function typically characterizes Mining rural settlements?

    <p>Situated near mineral deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the development of shapes like Crossroad rural settlements?

    <p>Intersection of major roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Dispersed rural settlements typically found?

    <p>Spread out over an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a crucial role in the adaptation and layout of Nucleated rural settlements?

    <p>Social organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines land use in rural areas?

    <p>Type of agricultural activities practiced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor influencing the shape of T-shape rural settlements?

    <p>Intersection of minor and major roads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration when settling in rural areas for access to fuel sources?

    <p>Nearness to forests for wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does not play a significant role in the selection of locations for rural settlements?

    <p>Proximity to urban centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are north-facing slopes preferred locations for rural settlements in the Southern Hemisphere?

    <p>For exposure to sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is not typically influenced by the site characteristics of a rural settlement?

    <p>Transport accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for considering protection from flooding in rural settlement planning?

    <p>To prevent damage and loss of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do pastoral lands contribute to the sustainability of rural settlements?

    <p>By supporting livestock grazing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are building materials like wood, stone, or clay crucial in rural settlements?

    <p>For residential and infrastructure construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation factor in rural settlements is related to trade and connectivity?

    <p>Access to transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of site factors on rural settlement development?

    <p>Availability of building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor significantly impacts the location choice for rural settlements regarding livestock rearing?

    <p>Pastoral land availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of dwellings in rural settlements?

    <p>Historical land division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of rural settlement is typically found in areas with extensive farming practices?

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

    What primarily determines the shape of Round rural settlements?

    <p>Defense requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is crucial in the evolution of rural settlements in response to changing conditions?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function that Mining rural settlements typically revolve around?

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

    Which characteristic best describes Linear rural settlements?

    <p>Reflecting adaptation to linear geographical features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Crossroad rural settlements facilitate?

    <p>Communication and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing factor between intensive farming and extensive farming in rural areas?

    <p>Yield per hectare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plays a significant role in determining the type of agricultural activities practiced in rural areas?

    <p>Environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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