Worksheet 1 Site of a settlement

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5 questions

The area which is most likely to flood

Which areas would be problematic for defence purpose?

Aspect is a term used to describe the direction of a slope in relation to the sun and is important in choosing the site of a settlement because 
• In the Southern hemisphere the North-facing slope is warmer • In the Northern hemisphere the South-facing slope is warm

The picture above is taken in the South African - Natal-Midlands region.
Select the correct options below

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Slope aspect. Settlement higher up the mountain. Warmer. Away from flooding, mosquitos.
Island is protecting the settlement. Good harbour development.
On spur. Higher up warmer. Makes more flat land available for farming. Better defence.
Defence. Settlement protected by meander.
Gap town. Transport route. Facilitates trading.
Wet point settlement. Close to spring.
Drypoint settlement. Away from the marshy ground.
Hilltop. Defence
Confluence of a river. Facilitates transport
Sheltered by spit. Safe access to sea.

Worksheet 1 Site of a settlement

Worksheet 1 Site of a settlement

The area which is most likely to flood

Which areas would be problematic for defence purpose?

The picture above is taken in the South African - Natal-Midlands region. Select the correct options below

Select the advantages of settling at each of the sites A – E.

Which areas would be problematic for defence purpose?

The picture above is taken in the South African - Natal-Midlands region. Select the correct options below

The picture above is taken in the South African - Natal-Midlands region.
Select the correct options below

The picture above is taken in the South African - Natal-Midlands region.
Select the correct options below