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Describe any five patterns of rural settlements in the world on the basis of forms of shapes. 

Answer:

On the basis of forms of shapes, the 5 patterns of rural settlements in the world are:

(i) Linear pattern - In such settlements, houses are located along a road, railway line, river or a canal edge.

(ii) Rectangular pattern - In such pattern, roads cut each other at right angle. These patterns can be seen in plain areas.

(iii) Circular Pattern - Such patterns develop around lakes, tanks or likewise places.

(iv) Star like pattern - In the pattern; several roads converge star shaped settlements developed by houses built along the roads.

(v) T-shaped pattern - Such pattern develops at try junction of roads.