3.1 - Types of Human Settlements
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What are the two main types of human settlements?
💡 Hint: Think about population density and main activities.
Describe a nucleated settlement and provide an example.
💡 Hint: Consider where people would congregate in smaller towns.
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Which of the following best defines 'rural settlement'?
💡 Hint: Consider what activities primarily occur in rural areas.
True or False: Urban settlements are typically defined by their low population density.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of cities.
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Analyze how urbanization has affected rural settings over the last few decades.
💡 Hint: Consider demographic shifts and economic motivations.
Examine the sustainability concerns in urban versus rural settlements.
💡 Hint: Think about urban challenges compared to rural resource management.
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