Theory question 102
Settlement(a) Outline four characteristics of nucleated settlement. (b) Identify four functions of cities in the world. (c) State four factors that favour the growth of settlements.
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(a) Buildings are close together (compact/clustered); has a clear centre (market, palace, CBD); farmland lies outside the settlement; high population density; well connected by roads; many social amenities; close interaction among inhabitants.
(b) Administrative (Abuja, Washington); commercial and financial (Lagos, New York, London); industrial (Manchester, Detroit); port (Rotterdam, Lagos); educational (Oxford, Ibadan); religious (Mecca, Rome, Jerusalem); tourist and cultural (Paris); residential; transport nodes.
(c) Water supply; fertile soils; defence/security; nodal location (meeting of routes); mineral deposits; good harbours; administrative status; industries and jobs; good climate and relief; trade.
Give an example city for each function.