5.2 Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods

• Settlement patterns refer to the spatial distribution and arrangement of human settlements, such as cities, towns, and villages
• Match the factor with its impact on settlement patterns:

  Physical geography ↔️ Settlements cluster near resources

  Transportation ↔️ Settlements develop along major routes

  Economic activities ↔️ Concentration around production centers

  Cultural/historical ↔️ Reflects traditional land use
• The three main types of settlement patterns are clustered, dispersed, and linear
• Where is a dispersed settlement pattern typically found?

  Rural agricultural areas
• What role does transportation play in settlement patterns?

  Developments along major routes
• Cultural and historical factors do not influence settlement patterns.

  False
• Match the survey type with its description:

  Grid Survey ↔️ Divides area into a grid for data collection

  Contour Survey ↔️ Maps elevations using contour lines

  Sample Survey ↔️ Collects data from representative locations
• What are the three main types of settlement patterns?

  Clustered, dispersed, linear
• Clustered settlements are often grouped around a central point like a town square or market
• What is a characteristic of linear settlement patterns?

  Arranged along transportation routes
• What is a major influence of physical geography on settlement patterns?

  Availability of water
• Match the settlement pattern factor with its impact:

  Economic Activities ↔️ Attract dense settlements

  Cultural/Historical ↔️ Shapes traditional land use

  Physical Geography ↔️ Clusters near resources
• What are survey methods in geography used for?

  Collecting and analyzing spatial data
• Grid surveys provide comprehensive data coverage but are time-consuming.

  True
• What is a limitation of sample surveys?

  Limited coverage of data
• Settlement patterns refer to the spatial distribution and arrangement of human settlements
• Dispersed settlements are typical of rural agricultural areas like the Midwestern United States.


  True
• What are the three primary types of settlement patterns?

  Clustered, dispersed, linear
• Dispersed settlement patterns are typical in rural agricultural areas.


  True
• Physical geography influences settlement patterns by causing clusters near resources like water or fertile land
• Economic activities can concentrate settlements around production centers.


  True
• Survey methods in geography are used to collect and analyze spatial data.
• Contour surveys are used to map elevations using contour lines.

  True
• What is a limitation of the grid survey method?

  Time-consuming and resource-intensive
• Match the survey method with its advantage:

  Grid Survey ↔️ Comprehensive coverage

  Contour Survey ↔️ Effective terrain visualization

  Sample Survey ↔️ Cost-effective data collection
• Sample surveys are cost-effective but rely on the representativeness of the sample.
• What type of survey is used to assess the influence of topography on settlement locations?

  Contour Survey
• What are settlement patterns in human geography?

  Spatial distribution of settlements
• The arrangement of settlements reflects underlying geographic, economic, and cultural influences.


  True
• Describe a clustered settlement pattern.

  Grouped closely around a center
• Settlement patterns reflect only physical geography and transportation factors.

  False
• Settlements tend to cluster near resources such as water and fertile land
• What are survey methods in geography used for?

  Analyzing spatial data
• How does transportation influence settlement patterns?

  Developments along major routes
• Dispersed settlement patterns are typical in rural agricultural areas.


  True
• Specific settlement patterns reflect the interplay of physical geography, transportation, economic activities, and cultural/historical factors
• Transportation routes facilitate the development of linear settlement patterns.


  True
• The interplay of geographic, economic, and cultural factors results in clustered, dispersed, or linear
• Contour surveys use contour lines to map elevations
• Match the survey method with its advantage:

  Grid Survey ↔️ Comprehensive coverage

  Contour Survey ↔️ Visualizes terrain effectively

  Sample Survey ↔️ Cost-effective and efficient