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Classify the human settlements of the world into two types, by their shape. Explain any two features of each type.

Answer:

A human settlement is defined as a place inhabited more or less permanently. It includes buildings in which they live or use and paths and streets over which they travel. It also includes the temporary camps of the hunters and herders. It may consist of only a few dwelling units called hamlets or big cluster of buildings called urban cities. Settlements can also be classified on the basis of shape and pattern into:

(i) Compact settlements:

1. In these settlement houses are built very close to each other.

2. Such settlements are found in river valleys and fertile plains.

3. The people are closely tied and share common occupations.

(ii). Dispersed settlements:

1. In these settlements houses are built far apart from each other.

2. These settlements consist of one or two houses and cultural feature such as a church or a temple binds the settlement together.

3. Such settlements are found over hills, plateau and highlands.