Worksheet 1 Site of a settlement

Posljednje ažuriranje almost 4 years ago

The area which is most likely to flood

Posljednje ažuriranje almost 4 years ago

Access to river
Easy to cross by foot at a ford or by bridge
Shelter
On a south facing slope there is more sun and shelter from the north wind
Dry Site
Must not flood easily or be marshy
Fresh water
Either from a river or spring for drinking, cooking and washing
Good soil
Fertile and well drained, away from the floodplain
Building Materials
Be near a wood or rocky hillside for wood and stone.
Flat land
Easy to build on and grow crops
Defensive site
Good views from hilltop to see advancing enemies
Supply of wood
Needed for fuel to cook and keep warm

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

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The slope on the left is South facing.

The slope on the right is South facing

The slopes on the right receive more rainfall so are greener and more vegetated

In Summer the slope on the left would be the best site for a settlement

In Winter the slope on the left would be the best site for a settlement

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