Settlements (rural and urban) and service provision：練習題

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

(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.

(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.