Agricultural Practices and Settlement Patterns

These flashcards cover key concepts related to agricultural practices, rural settlement patterns, and survey methods as discussed in the lecture.

Agricultural practices significantly affect ________ landscape.

the agricultural

The three main rural settlement patterns are clustered, ________, and linear.

dispersed

A clustered settlement is also known as a ________ settlement.

nucleated

In a clustered settlement, farmers typically have homes located ________ each other.

near

Dispersed settlements are characterized by homes that are ________ from one another.

distant

Rural areas are defined as places outside the bounds of ________.

cities

The second rural settlement pattern is known as a ________ settlement.

dispersed

The long lot method provides access to vital resources like ________ for multiple farmers.

water

The survey method known as ________ establishes boundaries using natural features.

meets and Bounds

The ________ method divides land into squares without respect for geological features.

township and range

In a linear settlement pattern, rural people arrange themselves along a ________.

route of transportation

The clustered settlement pattern enhances a strong sense of ________ among residents.

place

Natural features considered in the meets and Bounds method can include ________ and trees.

streams

The long lot method benefits farmers by allowing ________ access to resources.

shared

Rural survey methods can help explain various agricultural ________ seen in landscapes.

settlement patterns

Thomas Jefferson was instrumental in the development of the ________ survey method.

township and range

The agricultural landscape is shaped uniquely by ________ and environmental factors.

farmers

Sedentary farmers are those who do not ________ like nomadic pastoralists.

move around

The country and rural regions are often colloquially known as the ________ or boondocks.

sticks

The clustered settlement pattern is most common in Europe and ________ America.

Latin

Linear settlements typically provide equal access to ________ for rural inhabitants.

water and transportation

A major characteristic of dispersed settlements is the ________ assumption of safety and resources.

basic

The land ordinance of 1785 established a ________ in the unsettled Western territories of the U.S.

township and range system

Farmers in the Philippines create ________ on hillsides for rice cultivation.

terraces

Understanding rural survey methods can illuminate the historical ________ of a region.

land use patterns

The clustered settlement typically requires farmers to travel a distance to their ________.

fields

In dispersed settlements, neighbors are unlikely to borrow a ________ from one another.

cup of sugar

Linear settlements might align along a ________ or a river for transportation.

road

The long lot method enhances resource sharing by preventing domination by ________ farmers.

a single

In historic New England, British settlers typically used the ________ survey method.

meets and Bounds

Survey methods directly influence the type of ________ in agricultural areas.

settlement patterns

The Mississippi River delta is known for its ________ and long lot settlements.

linear