Reasons for the Location of Urban Settlements (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What types of industries do people mainly work in within urban settlements?
What types of industries do people mainly work in within urban settlements?
Secondary & tertiary industries
Why is fresh water less crucial for modern urban settlements than it was in the past?
Why is fresh water less crucial for modern urban settlements than it was in the past?
Water can be transported via pipelines
What type of soil is preferred for building urban settlements?
What type of soil is preferred for building urban settlements?
Soil that allows water to drain through
Why is clay soil problematic for urban construction?
Why is clay soil problematic for urban construction?
Water collects on top instead of draining
Which geological hazards should urban settlements avoid?
Which geological hazards should urban settlements avoid?
Sinkholes, fault lines & volcanoes
What type of relief is generally preferred for urban settlement construction?
What type of relief is generally preferred for urban settlement construction?
Gentle gradients (slight slopes)
Why did many successful urban settlements develop at river crossings?
Why did many successful urban settlements develop at river crossings?
They became natural trade & commerce hubs
Where did London develop according to transport factors?
Where did London develop according to transport factors?
Where the River Thames could be crossed
How significant are human & cultural factors compared to physical factors for settlement location?
How significant are human & cultural factors compared to physical factors for settlement location?
Can be just as important
How many factors typically influence urban settlement site selection?
How many factors typically influence urban settlement site selection?
Multiple factors working together