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What are rural settlements? What are the two types of the rural settlements in the world? How are they different from each other? Give three points of each di |
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Answer» (a) Rural settlements are most closely and directly related to land. They are dominated by primary activities such as agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing etc. The settlements size is relatively small. (b) There are two types of settlements: (i) Compact settlements (ii) Dispersed settlements (c) Difference • compact settlements: (i) In these settlements large number of houses are built very close to each other. (ii) These settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains. (iii) Communities closely knit and share common occupations. • Dispersed settlements: (i) In these settlements houses are spaced far apart and often interspersed with fields. (ii) A cultural feature—place of worship or a market binds the settlement together. |
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