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Explain the various types of human settlements.

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(a) Scattered settlements:

  • In scattered settlements, houses are few and far from each other.
  • They are found in the areas of high relief, dense forests, grasslands, hot deserts and extensive agricultural lands.

(b) Nucleated settlements:

  • These settlements are close to water sources like brooks, rivulets, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc.
  • Fertile plains, transport hubs, mining centres and commercial centres often lead to the development of this type of settlement.

(c) Linear settlements:

  • Linear settlements are seen along roads, railways, rivers sea coasts and in foothill regions.
  • They are narrow in shape and spread along a straight line.


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