C1. what are settlement patterns? Ans: A settlement pattern re fers to the shape of the settlement as seen from the below picture. The shapes of early settlements were influenced by the surrounding landscape. They were also shaped by other factors such as who owned the land and whether the land was good for building on or not. Some examples of settlement patterns include, nucleated settlements , linear settlements and dispersed settlements . 2. Explain the significance of topographical maps? Ans: Topographic maps are an important tool because they can represent the three-dimensional landscape in two dimensions. A person who can read a topo map can find out the location of peaks, valleys, ridges and saddles, among other land features. Topo maps can also show you whether you will be traveling uphill or downhill on a particular road or trail. 3. Explain the difference between permanent and temporary settlements. Ans: T...
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