What is the difference between Urban and Rural settlements?
Urban = The built up area, any city with a population of 10000 people or more. Rural = The countryside eg. farmland, forest, desert or savanna
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What is a site?
The actual location of a settlement of the earth and is composed of the physical characteristics of the landscape specific to the area.
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Name 7 Site Factors.
Landforms (Natural Protection), Climate, vegetation types, availability of water, Soil quality, Minerals, Even wildlife.
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Name 5 desirable sites.
Bridging point, Dry-point, Nodal point, Defense, Wet-point.
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What is a situation?
Defined as the location of a place relative to its surroundings and other places.
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Name 3 factors included in an area's situation.
The accessibility of the location, The extent of a place's connection with another, How close an area may be to raw materials if they are not located specifically on the site.
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