R.L. Singh discerns four main types: (i) compact settlements, (ii) semi-compact or hemleted cluster, (iii) semi-sprinkled or fragmented or hamleted settlements and (iv) sprinkled or dispersed type. On the basis of number of villages, hamlets and number of occupance units, R.B. Singh identified four settlements.

Dispersed settlements are ones where the houses are spread out over a wide area. They are often the homes of farmers and can be found in rural areas. Example of a dispersed settlement: Brülisau, Switzerland is an example of a linear settlement.

There are generally three types of settlements: compact, semi-compact, and dispersed. Each is based on its population density.

There are two types of rural settlements: compact rural settlements in which a dwellings (houses) are built close together on a flat piece of land, and scattered rural settlements are those in which dwellings are scattered or spread over a large area.

There are 5 types of settlement classified according to their pattern, these are, isolated, dispersed, nucleated, and linear. An isolated settlement consists of a single farm or house very remote from any other one, usually found in farming or hunting rural communities.

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a local water supply for drinking, washing, cooking and transport. dry land, so that people could build on areas that don’t flood. a defendable site, eg a hilltop or river bend, to protect from attackers. good farm land with fertile soils, so people could grow crops.

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• Village or Tribe – a village is a human settlement or community that is larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town.
• Hamlet or Band – a hamlet has a tiny population (fewer than 100), with only a few buildings.

A settlement is a colony or any small community of people. This can be a community that’s smaller than a town, like a village. Also, if one country establishes a colony somewhere else, that can be called a settlement. The other kind of settlement happens when something is settled, like the end of a disagreement.

shelter – away from rain and prevailing winds. trading point – often settlements developed where natural training points meet such as along rivers or natural route ways. resources – many settlements developed close to where natural resources could be found.

The rural settlement patterns range from compact to linear, to circular, and grid.

For this achievement you need to get a large settlement (any settlement where you have the size meter 3/4 full or more) to 100 happiness.

Human Settlement Factors:

• Body of water (transportation routes, water for drinking and farming)
• Flat land (easy to build)
• Fertile soil (for crops)
• Forests (timber and housing)

The situation of a settlement is the description of the settlement in relation to the other settlements and physical features around it. The situation of a settlement is the most important in determining whether it grows to become a large city or stays as a small town or village.

The main functions of a settlement are:

• Market town – where farmers will buy and sell their goods and materials.
• Mining town – where minerals and fuel might be extracted.
• Industrial town – where raw materials will be processed into manufactured products.
• Port – a place where goods can be imported and exported.

FUNCTIONS OF RURAL SETTLEMENTS: The people living in the rural areas all over the world are engaged and dependent on various primary occupations, viz, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and mining. Out of these, agriculture is the most important occupation.

A rural settlement is a community involved predominantly primary activities such as farming, lumbering and mining. A urban settlement engages in predominantly in secondary and tertiary activities such as food processing and banking. There is often correlation between functions , population sizes and population density.

Most settlements now are multi-functional. This means they perform a range of functions. However, some may be more important than others. When settlements first formed they often had one main function.

Recreational – these are often holiday resorts which offer many attractions, like scenery and accommodation. These include hotels, guesthouses, golf courses etc. 8. Ecclesiastical – these provide a religious function. They still cater for religious needs today as there are churches in most settlements (Knock, Co Mayo).

Residential Settlement means a year round community in proximity to one or more specific recreational attractions.

Relationships between settlements are shaped by trade and the movements of raw materials, finished products, people, capital, and ideas. Patterns of settlement across Earth’s surface differ markedly from region to region and place to place. Settlement patterns change through time.

Settlement becomes a necessity because people build their homes where they live. Explanation: Since they lived on trees and in caves, early human beings did not need to develop settlements. Having a permanent home became essential when they began growing the crops.

PATTERNS AND TYPES OF SETTLEMENTS

• Compact or Nucleated settlements: These settlements are those in which a large number of houses are constructed very close to each other.
• Dispersed Settlements: In these settlements, houses are separated far apart and often scattered with fields.

You can find settlements belonging to you from a bankruptcy case, insurance company or even class action lawsuits.

1. Search Bankruptcy Settlements.
2. Search Your State’s Department of Treasury.
3. Search Multiple States.
4. Class Action Settlements.