Linear Settlement Pattern
Definition
A linear settlement pattern is a type of spatial distribution where settlements are built in a line, often along a road, river, or valley.
Analogy
Think of a linear settlement pattern like beads on a string. Each bead represents a house or building and the string is the geographical feature (like a river or road) that they're all aligned with.
Related terms
Urban Sprawl: This refers to the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas. It's like when you pour too much pancake batter and it spreads out uncontrollably on the griddle.
Nucleated Settlement: This is when buildings are grouped together around a central point, like how students gather around their teacher during story time.
Dispersed Settlement: This refers to when buildings are spread out over an area, similar to how stars are scattered across the night sky.
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- Which continent is dominated by the linear settlement pattern?
- How does a linear settlement pattern most likely form?
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