sec 2 unit 4 rural and urban settlements
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Chong BoonSecondary Humanities DeptSec 2 GeographyUnit 4 : Rural and Urban Settlements
Objectives By the end of the unit you will be able to: Identify a rural settlement Identify an urban settlement Define rural and urban settlements based on
Form, Location, Population density, Housing and Road/rail density
Identify the Dominant functions, Amenities and Way of life in Rural and Urban settlements.
Is this an urban or rural settlement?
Is this an urban or rural settlement?
Is this an urban or rural settlement?
Is this an urban or rural settlement?
Settlements
Locations where people live together.
Engaged in activities Primary Industry
Farming, Fishing, Mining, Lumbering Secondary Industry
Manufacturing Tertiary Industry
Services and Trading
Rural Settlements Villages are the most common form of
rural settlement. Engaged in mostly Primary Industry
Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, etc.
Urban Settlements Towns and Cities are the most common
urban settlements. Chicago, Seoul, Zurich, Kampala, etc.
Characteristics of Rural Settlements
1.Dominant Functions
2.Amenities3.Way of Life
Dominant FunctionsPrimary activities (Primary
Industries)Farming (Growing of crops and
rearing of livestock)Mining Lumbering
AmenitiesFacilities and
services provided to people in an area.
Primitive water source – wells / rivers.
Lack of schools / clinics.
Simple dirt tracks, poor transport routes.
Way of LifeSimple way of life
Slower pace of life
Less traffic and pollution
More communal living
Close family ties
Characteristics of Urban Settlements
1.Dominant Functions
2.Amenities3.Way of Life
Dominant FeaturesGreater number of functions.
Residential, administrative, commercial and industrial functions.
AmenitiesLarge varietyDeveloped
transport networks
Potable tap water
Social services (Community centres, shops, healthcare facilities)
Way of LifeFast pace of lifeHomes furnished with basic necessities
Closer to amenities
Higher standard of living and quality of life
Let’s think for a moment…
Which is more stressful, living in the rural or urban environment?
Why?
Mindmap
Summary Test Let’s get
ready for your short summary test.
10 minutesYou are to
answer all the questions.
GOOD Luck.