CH 4 SUM: Rural and Urban Settlements

What factors influence the transition from rural to urban settlements?

Which settlement pattern reflects the adaptation of human populations to their environment?

What is a key characteristic of rural settlements according to their function?

What is a site factor that influences rural settlements?

How do situation factors relate to rural settlements?

What are push factors related to rural depopulation?

What is a consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas?

Which strategy aims to address rural depopulation?

What is an important social justice issue related to rural settlements?

What is the main objective of land reform in rural areas?

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

Which type of town arises at natural passageways or barriers, serving as entry and exit points?

What is the proportion of the total population living in urban areas called?

What function do Central Places serve in urban settlements?

What term describes the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into peripheral regions?

What is the primary difference between rural and urban settlements?

Which factor best describes the concept of 'situation' in settlement geography?

What are the distinguishing features of urban settlements?

Which type of settlement is likely to have farmsteads and hamlets?

What aspect of a settlement does 'site' refer to?

Which factor influences the layout and distribution of rural settlements?

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

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

In what type of rural settlement shape do houses develop at the intersection of major roads?

Which factor significantly impacts the dynamics of rural areas, influencing demographic trends and economic development?

What is one of the challenges faced by urban areas in South Africa due to rapid urbanization?

Which term refers to the deterioration of areas within cities and often leads to slums and degraded living conditions?

What contributes to the growth of informal settlements and urban sprawl in South Africa?

What is a significant consequence of overcrowding in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?

Why are informal settlements characterized by overcrowded housing and lack of basic services?

What do Commercial Zones in urban settlements typically consist of?

Which factor influences the variation in urban building heights and densities from the city center to the outskirts?

What characterizes the Transition Zone in urban settlements?

Which urban model suggests that cities develop around multiple centers, each specializing in different functions?

What does urban hierarchy refer to?

What characterizes the Rural-Urban Fringe in urban areas?

What is the significance of the threshold population in urban settlements?

What distinguishes low-order goods and services from high-order ones in urban centers?

What do Trade and Transport Towns develop at strategic locations facilitate?

Why is understanding urban hierarchies crucial for policymakers and planners?

What does the term 'situation' refer to in settlement geography?

Which settlement type is characterized by lower population density and a predominantly agricultural landscape?

What is the primary factor that distinguishes urban settlements from rural settlements?

Which term describes the expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural regions?

What is the main difference between urban and rural settlements' economic activities?

What influences the layout and distribution of rural settlements?

Which type of rural settlement is likely to develop along roads, rivers, or valley floors?

Which type of farming aims at maximizing yield through significant labor and capital investment?

What is the primary objective of studying rural settlements according to the text?

What is a significant consequence of rural-urban migration on rural areas?

What is a key difference between rural and urban settlements according to their functions?

What are push factors related to rural depopulation?

What is a consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas?

What is a key issue in social justice in rural settlements according to the text?

Which strategy aims to address rural depopulation according to the text?

What is a significant consequence of overcrowding in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?

What is the main catalyst that accelerated urban growth and expanded urban landscapes beyond traditional boundaries?

What does urbanization refer to?

What does 'situation' refer to in the context of urban settlements?

Which term describes the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into peripheral regions?

In the context of urban settlements, what do Central Places typically serve as?

What is the primary purpose of understanding urban hierarchies and central place theory?

What does 'sphere of influence' refer to in urban settlement analysis?

How do low-order goods differ from high-order goods in urban centers?

What is the main concept behind the threshold population in urban settlements?

Which type of towns provide essential services to surrounding rural areas according to urban classification?

What factors influence the shape of urban settlements?

Which zone in urban settlements is characterized by aging infrastructure and buildings?

What distinguishes the Multiple Nuclei Model of urban structure?

Where are Industrial Zones typically located in urban areas?

What are the influencing factors on urban profiles in cities?

What is a common consequence of traffic congestion in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?

What contributes significantly to the formation of informal settlements and urban sprawl in South Africa?

What is a key challenge related to housing shortages in urban areas undergoing rapid urbanization?

What is a significant factor contributing to the deterioration of urban areas, resulting in slums and degraded living conditions?

What is a common impact of overcrowding in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?

What do rural settlements typically center around?

Which factor is NOT considered a 'site factor' influencing rural settlements?

In urban settlements, what does 'situation' primarily refer to?

What is a critical factor influencing the transition from rural to urban settlements?

Which element is NOT a typical part of the 'site factor' influencing rural settlements?

What type of rural settlement pattern is characterized by individual farmhouses spread out over an area?

What term describes the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas?

Which factor primarily determines the choice between subsistence farming and commercial farming in rural settlements?

In rural settlements, which shape is typically formed around a central common area and historically used for defense and communal activities?

Which category of urban settlements is characterized by serving as entry and exit points at natural passageways or barriers?

Where are fishing settlements most likely to be located based on the text?

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

What concept relates to the speed at which the urban population grows compared to the overall population growth?

What is the primary influence on the development of linear rural settlements according to the text?

Which term refers to the proportion of a country's population living in urban areas?

What does the concept of threshold population refer to in urban settlements?

Which factor influences the range of goods in urban settlements?

In urban hierarchies, what is the primary characteristic of high-order goods and services?

What is the role of Central Places in urban classifications?

What are some examples of push factors that drive people away from rural areas?

What is a consequence of rural depopulation for rural areas?

Which strategy can help address rural depopulation by creating job opportunities in rural areas?

What characterizes the social justice issue related to equitable access to land?

What are some challenges faced by urban areas due to rapid urbanization?

What distinguishes rural settlements from urban settlements?

Which factor is NOT considered in the definition of 'site' for a settlement?

Which classification is NOT used to categorize settlements according to the text?

What feature is typically associated with urban settlements' situation?

In settlement geography, what does 'situation' primarily describe?

What is the primary driving force behind the migration from rural to urban areas in South Africa?

Which of the following urban issues is exacerbated by inadequate public transport systems and over-reliance on private vehicles?

What characterizes informal settlements or squatter settlements in urban areas?

Which of the following challenges is a critical issue directly related to rapid urbanization in South Africa?

How do informal settlements contribute to urban sprawl?

What does the internal structure of urban settlements refer to?

Which urban zone is characterized by aging infrastructure and buildings, often transitioning from residential to commercial or industrial uses?

What characterizes the Multiple Nuclei Model of urban structure proposed by Harris and Ullman?

What distinguishes light industrial zones from heavy industrial zones in urban areas?

What is a key characteristic of the South African City Model as described in the text?

What factor primarily differentiates rural settlements from urban settlements according to function?

Which of the following is a situation factor influencing rural settlements according to the text?

What is a key consideration when examining rural settlements through the lens of influence of site and situation?

Which factor primarily influences the transition from rural to urban settlements according to the text?

What is a key characteristic of linear rural settlements according to the text?

What is the primary factor that distinguishes rural settlements from urban settlements?

Which characteristic is a key feature of site factors influencing rural settlements?

What distinguishes urban settlements from rural settlements in terms of housing layout?

Which term best describes a settlement's location concerning surrounding features?

What type of settlement is most likely to focus on agricultural or natural economic activities?

What concept refers to the area or market from which a settlement draws its customers?

Which type of goods have a shorter range and require a smaller threshold population in urban settlements?

What primarily influences the development and characteristics of urban settlements?

Which type of urban settlement offers essential services to surrounding rural areas according to the text?

What is the minimum number of people required to support a service or function in urban settlements?

What are the primary factors contributing to rural depopulation?

Which consequence is a result of rural depopulation for urban areas?

What is a key objective of land reform concerning land redistribution in rural settlements?

Which social justice issue is related to equitable access to resources in rural settlements?

How do urban settlements contribute to economic growth according to the text?

What influences the layout and distribution of rural settlements?

Which agricultural practice aims at self-sufficiency and meeting the family's needs?

What shapes rural settlements that develop along roads, rivers, or valley floors?

Which of the following factors influences the choice between different types of farming in rural areas?

What primary factor leads individuals to move from rural areas to urban centers?

What do Central Business Districts (CBDs) and Outlying Business Districts (OBDs) in urban areas primarily have in common?

What is the distinguishing factor between light industrial zones and heavy industrial zones in urban settlements?

What characterizes the Rural-Urban Fringe in urban settlements?

What is the primary objective of developing buffer zones and green belts in post-apartheid South Africa?

How do the models of urban structure serve urban planners and policymakers?

What is the key difference between urban growth and urban expansion?

Which factor contributes significantly to counter-urbanization?

What distinguishes 'Trade and Transport Towns' from 'Gateway/Gap Towns'?

Which characteristic differentiates 'Specialized Towns' from 'Central Places'?

What role does 'situation' play in the development of urban settlements?

What is a common consequence of inadequate public transport systems in urban areas?

How do informal settlements typically affect urban areas?

What is a significant social challenge exacerbated by urbanization?

How do informal settlements contribute to urban sprawl?

What is a key aim of strategies to address urban settlement issues?

What is the primary distinguishing factor between rural and urban settlements according to the text?

Which characteristic is used to differentiate urban settlements from rural settlements?

What factor plays a significant role in determining the classification of settlements according to size, complexity, function, and pattern?

In what way do rural and urban settlements primarily differ concerning housing?

What aspect of a settlement's location is emphasized when discussing 'situation' in the text?

What is a key factor influencing the transition from rural to urban settlements?

Influence of site factors on rural settlements includes the availability of ___.

Protection from flooding is classified under which type of factors in settlement development?

What influences living conditions and agricultural practices in rural settlements?

What does the tradition factor in rural settlement development primarily refer to?

What factor influences the layout and distribution of dwellings in rural settlements?

What characterizes linear rural settlements?

Which factor primarily determines the type of agricultural activities practiced in rural areas?

What is the distinguishing feature of T-shape rural settlements?

What characteristic differentiates subsistence farming from commercial farming?

What are the consequences of rural depopulation for urban areas?

What does 'brain drain' refer to in the context of rural depopulation?

What is one of the key challenges faced in land reform processes in rural areas?

What is the primary objective of providing legal security in land tenure reform?

What social justice issues are encompassed in rural settlements according to the text?

What term describes the phenomenon of the movement of populations from urban to rural areas, often in search of a better quality of life?

Which type of urban settlement arises at natural passageways or barriers, serving as entry and exit points?

What term refers to the speed at which the urban population grows compared to the overall population growth?

Which category of urban settlements is characterized by having a dominant function or industry, such as mining towns, university towns, or resort cities?

In urban geography, what does the 'situation' of a settlement primarily refer to?

What factors influence the shape of urban settlements?

In urban settlements, what distinguishes the Transition Zone/Zone of Decay?

Which type of urban structure model suggests that cities develop around multiple centers, each specializing in different functions?

What characterizes the Rural-Urban Fringe in urban settlements?

Why are Industrial Zones typically located on city outskirts or designated areas?

What term is used to describe the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas?

Which factor significantly impacts the dynamics of rural areas, influencing demographic trends and economic development?

What is a common impact of overcrowding in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?

What characterizes the Rural-Urban Fringe in urban settlements?

What is a key objective of land reform concerning land redistribution in rural settlements?

What does 'threshold population' refer to in urban settlement analysis?

Which factor significantly influences the sphere of influence of an urban settlement?

What distinguishes trade and transport towns in urban settlements?

How do low-order centers differ from high-order centers in urban settlements?

What is the primary factor that differentiates rural settlements from urban settlements in terms of economic activities?

In the context of settlement patterns, what factor primarily influences the adaptation of human populations to their environment?

What is the main implication of focusing on site factors in relation to the influence on rural settlements?

Which factor related to rural settlements is crucial for settlement sustainability and agricultural productivity?

What aspect of urban settlements plays a fundamental role in hosting various activities like manufacturing and administration?

What characterizes rural settlements in terms of population density?

Which of the following is a characteristic of urban settlements?

What does the term 'site' refer to in the context of settlements?

Which factor primarily influences the classification of settlements according to size, complexity, function, and pattern?

What is the distinguishing factor between rural and urban settlements in relation to housing?

What do round rural settlements often have at their center?

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

In linear rural settlements, why are houses often developed along roads, rivers, or valley floors?

What is a key characteristic of nucleated rural settlements according to the text?

What primarily determines the land use in rural areas according to the text?

What is the key difference between the Multiple Nuclei Model and the Modern American-Western City Model of urban structure?

Which factor primarily influences the shape of urban settlements according to the text?

What differentiates the South African City Model from the Third World City Model in terms of land-use patterns?

What influence do zoning regulations have on urban profiles as mentioned in the text?

How do commercial ribbons and neighborhood shopping centers alter traditional urban commercial landscapes?

What are some consequences of rural depopulation for urban areas?

Which strategy could help address brain drain in rural areas?

What is a key aspect of the social justice issues related to land reform in rural settlements?

How can access to water resources be improved in rural settlements?

Which factor contributes significantly to the underutilization of natural resources following rural depopulation?

What term describes the movement of populations from urban to rural areas, often in search of a better quality of life?

Which term refers to the absolute increase in the urban population over time?

What characterizes 'Junction Towns' in urban settlement classifications?

In terms of urban functions, what do Specialized Towns primarily focus on?

What factor is crucial for the development and growth of contemporary urban settlements according to the text?

What is a key consideration in addressing urban settlement issues according to the text?

How does rapid urban growth exacerbate pollution in urban areas according to the text?

What is a common characteristic of informal settlements mentioned in the text?

How do informal settlements contribute to urban sprawl according to the text?

What is the primary focus of strategies to address urban settlement issues in the text?

What role does the concept of 'Threshold Population' play in urban settlements?

How do low-order and high-order goods differ in terms of their range in urban settlements?

What distinguishes 'Specialized Towns' from 'Central Places' in urban classifications?

What is the primary function of 'Trade and Transport Towns' in urban settlements?

Why is understanding the 'Central Place Theory' crucial for comprehending urban hierarchies?

What characterizes a rural settlement based on population density and housing distribution?

In settlement geography, what role does 'situation' play in determining the nature of a settlement?

What distinguishes urban settlements from rural settlements primarily in terms of economic activities?

What is the main factor that differentiates between rural and urban settlements with regards to housing layout?

What aspect of a settlement's physical attributes does the term 'site' encompass?

What factor primarily determines the shapes of rural settlements?

In rural settlements, what type of farming aims at self-sufficiency rather than profit?

Which of the following settlement patterns is characterized by houses grouped together, often found in fertile agricultural lands?

What is the key factor influencing the choice between extensive and intensive farming in rural areas?

What does the classification of rural settlements according to function primarily refer to?

What is a common consequence of rural depopulation for urban areas mentioned in the text?

Which strategy is NOT mentioned in the text as a way to address rural depopulation?

What is the main objective of land reform as discussed in the text?

Which factor significantly influences the classification of settlements according to size, complexity, function, and pattern as per the text?

What characterizes linear rural settlements according to the text?

What is a key factor that distinguishes rural settlements from urban settlements according to the text?

Which of the following factors is a primary consideration in determining the shape of rural settlements?

In the context of rural settlements, what does the term 'situation' primarily refer to?

What characteristic influences the living conditions and agricultural practices in rural settlements?

Which factor is crucial for effective land use planning, resource management, and sustainable development in both rural and urban settings?

What term describes the unplanned and uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into peripheral regions?

Which type of urban area is characterized by a dominant function or industry, such as mining towns, university towns, or resort cities?

What factor can significantly contribute to underutilization of natural resources following rural depopulation?

Which concept refers to the process of increasing population concentration in urban areas compared to the overall population growth?

What is the primary distinguishing factor between 'Junction Towns' and 'Gateway/Gap Towns'?

What is the primary purpose of understanding urban hierarchies and the factors influencing the location and function of urban settlements?

What distinguishes high-order goods and services from low-order goods and services in urban centers?

Which factor is crucial in determining the presence and type of services within an urban settlement?

What characteristic differentiates specialized towns from central places in urban classifications?

In the context of urban settlements, what does the term 'range of goods' indicate?

What is the primary distinction between Central Business Districts (CBDs) and Outlying Business Districts (OBDs)?

In urban morphology, what factor influences the transition zone/zone of decay within urban areas?

How do light industrial zones primarily differ from heavy industrial zones in urban planning?

What characteristic defines the Rural-Urban Fringe area in the context of urban settlements?

Which concept does the South African City Model primarily aim to reflect?

What is a common characteristic of informal settlements?

Which factor significantly contributes to traffic congestion in urban areas?

What is a key environmental concern related to urbanization?

Which term best describes the process of establishing residential areas without legal claims to the land?

What is a significant impact of overcrowding in urban areas experiencing rapid urbanization?