Settlement Patterns and Characteristics Quiz

Natural features and human interactions with the environment influence the placement and distribution of settlements.

Nucleated settlements are characterized by houses clustered closely together.

Population density determines how closely together homes and buildings are situated, often resulting in different settlement types like urban or rural.

<p>Rural settlements are related to the countryside, while urban settlements pertain to towns and cities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A linear settlement can be found along a river, where houses are arranged in a line parallel to the water body.</p> Signup and view all the answers