Urban and rural settlements are discussed. [1] Urban settlements have many functions and services like towns and cities, with land divided into zones for different uses like housing and industry. [2] Rural settlements are smaller, isolated areas like farms and villages involved in activities like fishing, farming and forestry. [3] People are pulled to urban areas for opportunities and services, while pushed from rural areas by factors like natural disasters and lack of land.
Urban and rural settlements are discussed. [1] Urban settlements have many functions and services like towns and cities, with land divided into zones for different uses like housing and industry. [2] Rural settlements are smaller, isolated areas like farms and villages involved in activities like fishing, farming and forestry. [3] People are pulled to urban areas for opportunities and services, while pushed from rural areas by factors like natural disasters and lack of land.
Urban and rural settlements are discussed. [1] Urban settlements have many functions and services like towns and cities, with land divided into zones for different uses like housing and industry. [2] Rural settlements are smaller, isolated areas like farms and villages involved in activities like fishing, farming and forestry. [3] People are pulled to urban areas for opportunities and services, while pushed from rural areas by factors like natural disasters and lack of land.
Urban and rural settlements are discussed. [1] Urban settlements have many functions and services like towns and cities, with land divided into zones for different uses like housing and industry. [2] Rural settlements are smaller, isolated areas like farms and villages involved in activities like fishing, farming and forestry. [3] People are pulled to urban areas for opportunities and services, while pushed from rural areas by factors like natural disasters and lack of land.
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Term 3
Settlements New Words Rural settlements Small, isolated settlements such as farms or villages. Urban settlements A built-up area with many functions and services such as a city or town. Central In the middle part of something. Land-use Zones Areas of land that have one main use or function, such as housing or industry. Outlets Places that sell goods. Urban Settlements • A built-up area • with many functions and • services • such as a town or city. Land is used in many ways.
There can be a central shopping,
Land Use in banking and business area.
Within Urban Areas Also, an industrial area with factories and workshops
These are land-use zones in different
parts of the urban settlement. Central Business District (CBD) • The CBD is the commercial and business centre of an urban area. • It is called the city or town centre. • The CBD usually have: • Tall office blocks • Shops • Banks • Restaurants • Fast food outlets • Most people travel to the CBD to shop, work or do business. Zones Light industry involves the making of small items such as clothes or computer parts.
for Light and They have less of an impact on the environment.
Heavy Heavy industries such as car
Industry manufacturers and chemical
plants are often dirty and noisy. Most urban areas have:
High-
Residential Middle-
Areas And Low-income areas.
These are in different suburbs around the CBD OR
Further out of town.
Shopping centres can be in:
Shopping Close to residential
areas in the CBD Centres Other places that people can reach easily. Rural Settlements • Primary economic activities include: • Fishing • Farming • Forestry • Mining • Some rural settlements have special attractions such as wildlife or natural beauty and may develop tourism. Urbanisation: Push and Pull Factors Push Factors Negative aspects of a place that cause people to leave the area. Pull Factors Positive attractions that draw people into an area. Push and Pull Factors Push Factors Pull Factors Natural disasters like droughts and Greater employment opportunities. floods. Low wages in rural areas. Higher wages in urban areas. Not enough farming land for the growing More services like health, education and population. transport. Decreasing markets. Life is more exciting. Political unrest or war. Safety and security. Changes in laws of the country make it easier to live in urban areas.
