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Worksheet 1 Site of a settlement

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

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • 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
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The area which is most likely to flood

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

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