Rural Settlement Patterns Quiz
Farmsteads, villages (10 questions).
Rural Settlement Patterns Quiz: Quick Study Notes
This overview covers the organization of human habitation in rural landscapes, focusing on how farmsteads and villages are distributed based on physical and human factors.
Key Takeaways
- Settlement patterns describe the spatial distribution of buildings.
- Dispersed patterns feature isolated farmsteads with significant separation.
- Nucleated settlements cluster around a central focal point.
- Linear patterns follow transport routes or physical boundaries.
- Hamlets are small clusters, typically lacking services found in villages.
- Defensive needs often led to nucleated sites on high ground.
What is the main difference between dispersed and nucleated settlements?
Dispersed settlements have buildings spread far apart, while nucleated settlements have buildings clustered closely together.
Why do linear settlements form?
They usually form along a physical feature like a river or a transport route like a road to maximize access.
What is a dry point site?
A dry point site is a location chosen for settlement specifically to avoid flooding, often on slightly elevated ground in a wet area.
What distinguishes a hamlet from a village?
A hamlet is smaller than a village and typically lacks a church or other major services/public buildings.
How does topography influence settlement patterns?
Flat land encourages nucleation or regular patterns, while steep or rugged terrain often forces dispersed or linear arrangements.
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