Identifying Human Processes (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What do human processes show on a landscape?
What do human processes show on a landscape?
How people use and interact with land
Which are examples of communications on OS maps?
Which are examples of communications on OS maps?
Roads, railways, ports, airports
What is a bridging point?
What is a bridging point?
Narrow point where river crossing occurs
How do roads cross mountainous areas?
How do roads cross mountainous areas?
Through passes or gaps at lowest route
At what altitude do people generally prefer to live?
At what altitude do people generally prefer to live?
Below 200 metres above sea level
Why are houses commonly built on south-facing slopes?
Why are houses commonly built on south-facing slopes?
They receive more sunshine and warmth
What is linear settlement also called?
What is linear settlement also called?
Ribbon settlement
What is nucleated settlement?
What is nucleated settlement?
Houses grouped together in clusters
What characterises dispersed settlement?
What characterises dispersed settlement?
Individual farmhouses spread out
Why did settlements grow around Norman castles?
Why did settlements grow around Norman castles?
They offered protection and trading
Which are urban functions found in towns?
Which are urban functions found in towns?
Education, health, transport, market
How do antiquities appear on OS maps?
How do antiquities appear on OS maps?
Red dots with labels