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

Which factor is crucial for agriculture in rural settlements?

<p>Arable land (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suitable for grazing animals in rural settlements?

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

What do situation factors in rural settlements relate to?

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

What is a common feature of Nucleated rural settlements?

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

Where are Linear rural settlements typically located?

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

What is characteristic of Round rural settlements?

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

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

<p>Local environmental conditions (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Fishing rural settlements typically located?

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

What is the primary focus of Agricultural rural settlements?

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

What influences the development of different patterns of rural settlements?

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

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

<p>Dispersed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are Forestry rural settlements typically situated?

<p>In wooded areas (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What primary function do Fishing rural settlements typically revolve around?

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

What geographical feature influences the layout of Linear rural settlements?

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

What is the main advantage of Round rural settlements historically?

<p>Defensibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of arable land in rural settlements?

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

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

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

What do pastoral lands provide in rural settlements?

<p>Grazing areas for animals (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do building materials contribute to rural settlements?

<p>Supporting construction activities (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Heating and cooking (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do situation factors in rural settlements impact security?

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

What is the primary function of Fishing rural settlements?

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

Why are arable lands critical for rural settlements?

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

What primarily influences the layout of Linear rural settlements?

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

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

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

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

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

Which primary function typically characterizes Mining rural settlements?

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

What influences the development of shapes like Crossroad rural settlements?

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

Where are Dispersed rural settlements typically found?

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

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

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

What primarily determines land use in rural areas?

<p>Type of agricultural activities practiced (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>By supporting livestock grazing (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Dispersed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily determines the shape of Round rural settlements?

<p>Defense requirements (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mining (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic best describes Linear rural settlements?

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

What do Crossroad rural settlements facilitate?

<p>Communication and trade (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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