Urban Geography Quiz

Urban Geography

• Urban Morphology refers to the study of the physical form and structure of urban areas.

Urban Influence

• The area surrounding a city or town that is economically and socially influenced by it is called the Urban Fringe or Peri-Urban Area.

Types of Human Settlements

• Rural Settlements: found in the countryside, characterized by scattered farms, villages, and small towns.
• Urban Settlements: cities and towns, characterized by high population density, economic activities, and social interactions.
• Intermediate Settlements: towns and small cities, blending characteristics of rural and urban settlements.
• -linear Settlements: settlements along roads, rivers, or coastlines, e.g., ribbon developments.
• Nucleated Settlements: settlements with a central focus, e.g., village with a central square.