Settlement Hierarchies
Geography ⇒ Human Geography
Settlement Hierarchies starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the settlement hierarchy in India might differ from that in a developed country.
Describe the role of transportation in the development of settlement hierarchies.
Describe two characteristics that distinguish a village from a town.
Explain how economic activities influence the position of a settlement in the hierarchy.
Explain the concept of 'range of a good' in the context of settlement hierarchy.
Explain the relationship between settlement size and the range of services provided.
Explain why larger settlements tend to have more specialized services.
What is meant by the term 'settlement hierarchy' in human geography?
What is meant by 'urban hierarchy'?
What is the difference between a town and a city in the context of settlement hierarchy in India?
What is the main function of a hamlet in the settlement hierarchy?
What is the significance of the 'threshold population' in the context of settlement hierarchy?
