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Which of the following best describes a settlement?
Which of the following best describes a settlement?
- A place where humans live (correct)
- A place exclusively for industrial activities
- A place where wild animals roam freely
- An area reserved for agricultural purposes only
Urban areas are characterized by having fewer buildings and more farmland compared to rural areas.
Urban areas are characterized by having fewer buildings and more farmland compared to rural areas.
False (B)
A built-up area with shops, offices, factories, and housing blocks is known as an ______ area.
A built-up area with shops, offices, factories, and housing blocks is known as an ______ area.
urban
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of an urban area?
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of an urban area?
Transport in rural areas is generally more convenient compared to urban areas.
Transport in rural areas is generally more convenient compared to urban areas.
Name three characteristics of an urban area.
Name three characteristics of an urban area.
Match the following area types with their primary economic activity:
Match the following area types with their primary economic activity:
An area primarily used for farmland, fish ponds, woodland, or country parks is classified as __________.
An area primarily used for farmland, fish ponds, woodland, or country parks is classified as __________.
Which of the following best describes the distribution of urban areas in Hong Kong?
Which of the following best describes the distribution of urban areas in Hong Kong?
Rural areas in Hong Kong are primarily located in Kowloon Peninsula.
Rural areas in Hong Kong are primarily located in Kowloon Peninsula.
Which tool is most useful for identifying urban and rural areas on a map?
Which tool is most useful for identifying urban and rural areas on a map?
Objects are shown by symbols on a map, and these symbols are called __________ signs.
Objects are shown by symbols on a map, and these symbols are called __________ signs.
What type of evidence can be used on a map to distinguish between urban and rural areas?
What type of evidence can be used on a map to distinguish between urban and rural areas?
What are conventional signs on a map?
What are conventional signs on a map?
Match the map symbol with its feature:
Match the map symbol with its feature:
Rural areas house ________ (more/fewer) people compared to urban areas and form a smaller settlement
Rural areas house ________ (more/fewer) people compared to urban areas and form a smaller settlement
In rural areas, people primarily earn their living through which of the following activities?
In rural areas, people primarily earn their living through which of the following activities?
A town is neither an urban area nor an urban settlement.
A town is neither an urban area nor an urban settlement.
Name two regions in Hong Kong where rural areas are primarily found.
Name two regions in Hong Kong where rural areas are primarily found.
What makes maps useful?
What makes maps useful?
Flashcards
What is a settlement?
What is a settlement?
A place where humans live, such as a town, city, or village.
What is an urban area?
What is an urban area?
A large built-up area with many shops, offices, factories, and housing blocks.
What is a rural area?
What is a rural area?
An area primarily consisting of farmland, fish ponds, woodland, or country parks.
Map evidence
Map evidence
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Conventional signs
Conventional signs
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Urban areas in Hong Kong
Urban areas in Hong Kong
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Rural areas in Hong Kong
Rural areas in Hong Kong
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Characteristics of an urban area
Characteristics of an urban area
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Urban area jobs
Urban area jobs
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Rural area settlement size
Rural area settlement size
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Rural area Jobs
Rural area Jobs
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Study Notes
- The objectives are to define the term settlement, describe the differences between urban and rural settlements, and describe the distribution of urban and rural areas in Hong Kong (HK).
Definition of a Settlement
- A settlement is a place where humans live
- Towns, cities, and villages are all examples of settlements.
Comparing Urban and Rural Areas
- Task involves comparing between urban and rural areas using a lesson WS booklet.
Characteristics of Urban Areas
- An urban area is a built-up area that includes shops, offices, factories, and housing blocks.
- Urban areas house many people, which form large settlements.
- Commercial, service, and industrial activities are the primary ways people earn their living in urban areas
- Convenient transportation is a key feature of urban areas.
Characteristics of Rural Areas
- Rural area taken up by farmland, fish ponds, woodland and country parks.
- Rural areas house fewer people, forming smaller settlements.
- Farming and fishing are the main occupations in rural areas.
- Transportation in rural areas is often inconvenient.
Distribution of Urban Areas in Hong Kong
- Urban areas are mainly found in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula, and new towns.
Distribution of Rural Areas in Hong Kong
- The New Territories and outlying islands account for a majority of rural areas.
Identifying Urban and Rural Areas on a Map
- Maps are useful tools to identify where a place is urban or rural
- Reading and understanding the symbols of a map help the user determine if the area is rural, or urban
Conventional Signs on Maps
- Objects on maps are shown using symbols
- These symbols are referred to as conventional signs, which are the "key" to reading maps.
Common Map Symbols
- Pond (d)
- Footpath (f)
- Main road (a)
- Hospital (e)
- Railway and station (c)
- Built-up area (b)
Evidence for Distinguishing Urban and Rural Areas on a Map
- Conventional signs, grid references, and direction all help distinguish between urban and rural locations on a map.
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