Settlement Site, Function and Hierarchy 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyPopulation changeGCSECCEA Created by: Yixin ChenCreated on: 02-06-18 12:28 Settlements Places where people live 1 of 18 Site Land that the settlement is built on 2 of 18 Situation/ Location Where the settlement is in relation to its surroundings 3 of 18 Wet Point Site The spot where it is close to a supply of water 4 of 18 Defensive Site The spot which is easy to defend from attackers 5 of 18 Bridging Point The spot where it is easy to cross a river 6 of 18 Settlement Hierarchy Rank the importance of places within a particular area 7 of 18 Low Order of Goods and Services Goods and services that are usually bought or used everyday 8 of 18 Middle Order of Goods and Services Goods and services that are bought monthly or fortnightly basis 9 of 18 High Order of Goods and Services Goods and services only bought or used rarely 10 of 18 Range The distance people are willing to travel to buy or use it 11 of 18 Sphere of Influence Served by a particular place, depending on the size and services of a town 12 of 18 Threshold The number of people that are needed to ensure that there is enough demand for a particular service 13 of 18 Function The main activities , services and jobs provided in a settlement for its population and visitors 14 of 18 CBD Central Business District. The major shopping and commercial area of a town or city. Commonly known as the town or city centre 15 of 18 Inner City A residential area around the CBD which is characterised by high population density, urban decay and dereliction 16 of 18 Suburbs A residential area found at the edge of settlements characterised by detached homes and low population densities 17 of 18 Rural-Urban Fringe The area which forms the boundary between the town/ city and the countryside 18 of 18
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