Location Factors 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: aahmed12503Created on: 29-04-17 18:11 Wet Point A settlement needed to be close to a reliable source of fresh water. 1 of 8 Dry Point A site had to be safe from flooding and marshy areas. 2 of 8 Building Materials These included stone, wood, clay which had to be available locally as they were heavy to move. 3 of 8 Defence Surrounding tribes were often hostile. A good defensive site would be within a river bend or or a hill with steep sides and commanding views. 4 of 8 Fuel Supply A fuel supply was needed for heating and cooking. This was mainly wood.0 5 of 8 Food supplies Food supplies were needed from land nearby. Some land would be suitable for rearing animals and some for growing crops. 6 of 8 Bridging Point A place where the river was shallow, and narrow enough for a bridge to be built. 7 of 8 Shelter and Aspect A place needed shelter from prevailing south-westerly and cold northerly winds. A south-facing aspect gives most sunshine, heat and light. 8 of 8
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