The Dynamics of Settlement (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What do settlement functions represent?
What do settlement functions represent?
Main economic & social activities
Why does multifunctionality help settlements?
Why does multifunctionality help settlements?
Makes them economically stable & resilient
What does the 'P' in RICEPOTS stand for?
What does the 'P' in RICEPOTS stand for?
Port
Which visual clue indicates residential functions?
Which visual clue indicates residential functions?
Housing estates with cul-de-sacs
What visual clue identifies industrial functions?
What visual clue identifies industrial functions?
Rectangular buildings in estates
Where are commercial functions usually concentrated?
Where are commercial functions usually concentrated?
Central business districts
What is another term for religious functions?
What is another term for religious functions?
Ecclesiastical functions
Why are educational facilities important service centres?
Why are educational facilities important service centres?
They serve wider areas beyond settlement
What is Galway's ranking among Irish cities by size?
What is Galway's ranking among Irish cities by size?
Fourth largest
What dominated Galway's medieval trade?
What dominated Galway's medieval trade?
14 merchant families called tribes
When did Galway become a university city?
When did Galway become a university city?
1845
What attracts manufacturing companies to Galway?
What attracts manufacturing companies to Galway?
Highly educated workforce from universities