Cambridge IGCSE · Geography (0460)

Settlements (rural and urban) and service provision: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following describes the threshold population of a service?

Question 2

1 mark

A settlement contains low-order services such as a general store and a small primary school, but lacks a high-order hospital or university.

According to the settlement hierarchy, why does this settlement have a small sphere of influence?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following settlement patterns is most likely to develop along a major transport route, such as a main road or a narrow river valley?

Question 4

1 mark

A rural village has several farms, a small grocery store, and a primary school. A nearby large city contains specialized hospitals, international airports, and department stores.

Which statement best explains this hierarchy of settlements and services?

Question 5

1 mark

Which term describes the minimum number of people needed to make a service viable and profitable?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify two physical factors that can influence the specific site chosen for a rural settlement.

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain the relationship between the threshold population and the range of a high-order service, such as a specialized hospital.

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Question 8

6 marks

Explain why a high-order service requires a large threshold population and how this dictates its position within the settlement hierarchy.

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Question 9

4 marks

(a) Define a linear settlement pattern.
(b) Explain how physical features, such as a narrow valley or a coastline, can result in the development of a linear settlement.

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Question 10

7 marks

(a) Describe the characteristic features of a dispersed settlement pattern.

(b) Explain how soil fertility and accessibility can influence the growth and function of a rural settlement.

(c) Suggest reasons why a village might be located at a bridging point of a river.

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