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Rural settlement patterns
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Rural settlement patterns
Aspects of settlement patterns
Horizontal:
Spacing of settlements; even, regular, random
Vertical:
The settlement hierarchy and its functions
Individual settlement shape:
e.g. linear, nucleated and dispersed
Factors affecting the development and placement of Rural areas
Physical:
Climate
Relief
Drainage
Soil type
Vegetation
Water supply
Rock type
Economic:
Transport - density and types of routes
Accessiblity to large urban areas
Ability to outbid for sites
Size of site available
Mutual attraction/ repulsion- pig farms and residential
Availability of raw materials - e.g. sand and shovel/ crops
Social:
Mutual attraction/ repulsion
Historical - conservation
Population size, type and characteristics
Religious factors
Political:
Planning controls- national parks/ nature reserves
Controls on farming
Government uses - e.g. military ranges
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