Settlement Patterns test

Describe the term “Settlement pattern”

refers to the way that a population including buildings and houses are organized and distributed within a land mass.

Define the term “Linear”

is set up in lines, rows, evenly spaced out, the land is used effectively. Ex. Early settlement areas

Define the term “Scattered“

There is no pattern, it is random, spacious, privacy, use of land depends on the area. Ex. Rural areas (countryside)

Define the term “Clustered“

High concentration of people in one area, land use and availability is limited. Ex. Urban areas

What is the formula for population density?

(Population)/(Land mass)=(Number)/km²

What is the population density?

Population density is defined as the number of people per square kilometer.

What is the population distribution?

The way in which people are spread across a given area, and it defines as the “pattern” in which people settle.

What is the difference between population density and population distribution?

Population density is the number of people per squared km while population distribution decides whether is the population is sparse or dense.

Why is the study of settlement patterns so important to geographers?

Settlement patterns and population density assist governments in making decisions to meet the needs of their population.

How can you tell if a population is sparse or dense?

A sparse population is considered between 0 and 15 people per squared km, while a dense population is considered anything above 150 people per squared km.

What are the 6 decisions governments make based on population density?

Economic needs, transportation needs, education needs, healthcare needs, use of land, use of resources.

What are economic needs?

Employment oppurtunities - Manufacture, agriculture, service. Ex. Steel factories, farmers, and police officers.

What are transportation needs?

roads, highways, subway systems, bus systems, train systems. Ex. Go train, Metro subway system, Flixbus.

What are education needs?

Schools, colleges, universities, trade schools. Ex. McMaster university, Our Lady of Fatima, Skilled trades college of Canada

What are healthcare needs?

Hospitals, clinics, doctors, nurses, pharmacies.

What is use of land?

Commercial (businesses, restaurants, stores, hotels)

Residential (types of shelter, house, apartments, condos)

Recreational (parks, sport parks, arenas)

What are some positive things about the linear pattern?

It’s organized, easy movement, and easy access to resources.

What are some negative things about the linear patterns?

All space/land is used does not allow for expansion.

What are some positive things about the scattered pattern?

Allows for more economic development privacy.

What are some negatives about the scattered pattern?

Some things are not very accessible, little social contact.

What are some positive things about the clustered pattern?

It has easy access to basic needs.

What are some negative things about the clustered pattern?

Transportation is difficult, not much privacy, and lack of land.

What are the 4 parts of the Creation Story?

The atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithospere, and the biosphere.

Bonus question - What did we learn about the earth’s population?

There have been many “changes” in our world that had created serious social, economic, and environmental issues.

What is the definition of sparse?

Few people living in a large area (low ratio of people to land area)

What is the definition of dense?

Many people living in a small area (a high ratio of people to land area)

Give 3 reasons why the lithosphere is important

It’s important because it’s provides shelter, resources, and source of foods.