Reasons for the Location of Urban Settlements (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Urban settlements
Urban settlements
Towns & cities focused on secondary/tertiary industries
Secondary industries
Secondary industries
Manufacturing
Tertiary industries
Tertiary industries
Services
Location (in settlement context)
Location (in settlement context)
Where a settlement is found or occurs
Why water availability less crucial today
Why water availability less crucial today
Water can be transported via pipelines
Preferred soil type for building
Preferred soil type for building
Soil that allows water to drain through properly
Why clay soil problematic for settlements
Why clay soil problematic for settlements
Water collects on top, doesn't drain well
Geological hazards to avoid
Geological hazards to avoid
Sinkholes, fault lines, volcanoes
Preferred relief for urban settlements
Preferred relief for urban settlements
Gentle gradients (slight slopes)
Why transport connections matter
Why transport connections matter
Enable trade & commerce; attract people & businesses