WAEC Geography 1994 Question 39

Question 39

Settlement

One characteristic that distinguishes urban settlements from rural settlements is that

  1. A.rural settlements are areas of secondary activities
  2. B.urban settlements are areas of primary activities
  3. C.both primary and tertiary activities predominate in urban settlements
  4. D.rural settlements are areas of tertiary activities
  5. E.urban settlements are areas of secondary and tertiary activities
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (urban settlements are areas of secondary and tertiary activities)

Explanation

Towns are centres of manufacturing (secondary) and services (tertiary).