SETTLEMENT PATTERNS

Unit 5Chong boon secondary geography (sec 2)

By the end of this unit you will be able to:1. Identify settlement patterns

on a topographical map2. Describe the key features of

the settlement patterns.

Objectives

3 key types :1.Dispersed Settlement2.Linear Settlement3.Nucleated Settlement

Types of settlement patterns

Form and PatternScattering of housesLarge land area coverageDevelopment of Dispersed SettlementsHilly areasLarge expanses of landAgricultural purpose

Dispersed Settlements

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Form and Pattern Grouping of houses along a line Along transport routes, coasts, riverbanks

Development of Linear Settlements Along transport routes to access the travellers along the way / maximise the transport route

Found in both Rural and Urban areas.

Linear Settlements

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Form and Pattern Grouping of many houses cramped together

Around a nucleus (centre) Range of sizes (small town to large cities)

Development of Nucleated Settlements Develop around a favourable site (junction / market / key confluence of rivers)

Nucleated Settlements

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Let’s turn to Pg 40 of our textbooks.

In pairs, answer the 3 questions on the page.

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Trial Exercise

Complete your worksheet in 15 minutes

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Class Exercise (15 minutes)