Question

Different between Scattered settlements & Linear sttelments​

Answer 1

(ii) Compact or Nucleated settlements develop along river valleys and in fertile plains.

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Human Settlements.

Compact Settlements Dispersed or Scattered Settlements

3. The houses are compact, congested with narrow streets. 3. The houses are dispersed and scattered over a wide area ☺

Answer 2

Answer:

Compact settlement means the houses are closely packed. Scattered settlement means the houses are far away from each other. In other words, it is not closely packed. It is also called as dispersed settlement.