Sec 2 Unit 4 rural and urban settlements

Unit 4 Sec 2

1. Chong Boon Secondary Humanities Dept Sec 2 Geography Unit 4 : Rural and Urban Settlements

2. Objectives By the end of the unit you will be able to: Identify a rural settlement Identify an urban settlement Define rural and urban settlements based on Form , Location, Population density, Housing and Road/rail density Identify the Dominant functions, Amenities and Way of life in Rural and Urban settlements.

3. Is this an urban or rural settlement?

4. Is this an urban or rural settlement?

5. Is this an urban or rural settlement?

6. Is this an urban or rural settlement?

7. Settlements Locations where people live together. Engaged in activities Primary Industry Farming, Fishing, Mining, Lumbering Secondary Industry Manufacturing Tertiary Industry Services and Trading

8. Rural Settlements Villages are the most common form of rural settlement. Engaged in mostly Primary Industry Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, etc.

9. Urban Settlements Towns and Cities are the most common urban settlements. Chicago, Seoul, Zurich, Kampala, etc.

10. Characteristics of Rural Settlements Dominant Functions Amenities Way of Life

11. Dominant Functions Primary activities (Primary Industries) Farming (Growing of crops and rearing of livestock) Mining Lumbering

12. Amenities Facilities and services provided to people in an area. Primitive water source – wells / rivers. Lack of schools / clinics. Simple dirt tracks, poor transport routes.

13. Way of Life Simple way of life Slower pace of life Less traffic and pollution More communal living Close family ties

14. Characteristics of Urban Settlements Dominant Functions Amenities Way of Life

15. Dominant Features Greater number of functions. Residential, administrative, commercial and industrial functions.

16. Amenities Large variety Developed transport networks Potable tap water Social services (Community centres , shops, healthcare facilities)

17. Way of Life Fast pace of life Homes furnished with basic necessities Closer to amenities Higher standard of living and quality of life

18. Let’s think for a moment… Which is more stressful, living in the rural or urban environment? Why?

19. Mindmap

20. Summary Test Let’s get ready for your short summary test. 10 minutes You are to answer all the questions. GOOD Luck.