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Ugo [173]
3 years ago
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Describe the settlement and the different types of land use

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Soloha48 [4]3 years ago
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What are the characteristics of settlements?
Settlements come in all different shapes, sizes and locations. The function of a settlement can be identified by looking at its shape, size, site and situation.

Find out more about this topic below: 
What is a settlement?
What do we mean by site and situation of a settlement?
What are the functions of a settlement?
What is a settlement hierarchy?


What is a settlement?

A settlement is a place where people live. A settlement could be anything from an isolated farmhouse to a mega city (settlement with over 10 million people).

Settlements can either be temporary or permanent. Temporary settlements include things such as refugee camps.

Recreational - fun, non-essentials like parks.Transport - roads, railways, and airports.Agricultural - farmland.Residential - housing.Commercial - businesses and factories.
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