Question

Distinguish between compact and scattered settlement

Answer 1

Answer:

Houses built in compact settlementare very close to each other while they are isolated in scattered settlements.Compact settlement means thehouses are closely packed. Scattered settlement means the houses are far away from each other

Answer 2

Answer:

1)- COMPACT SETTLEMENT

a)-These settlement develop generally in the fertile plans and valleys.

b)-The density of population is high due to productive land.

c)-The houses are compact,congested with narrow streets.

d)-The size of are such settlements is sometimes large.

e)-Agriculture is the main occupation of the people.

f)-Compact settlement have problems of sanitation and drainage.

g)-The size of farms are generally small and nearby the settlement.

SCATTERED SETTLEMENT

a)- These settlement develop in Highland, chilly areas and semi-arid areas.

b)- The density of population is not high due to barren land.

c) -The house are dispersed and scattered over a wide areas.

d)- The size of such settlement is not large.

e)- Fishing, cattle rearing etc are the activities of the people.

f)- In desperate settlement there are no such problems.

g) -The size of a farm are large and isolated.