Chong BoonSecondary Humanities DeptSec 2 GeographyUnit 4 : Rural and Urban Settlements

Objectives By the end of the unit you will be able to: Identify a rural settlement Identify an urban settlement Define rural and urban settlements based on

Form, Location, Population density, Housing and Road/rail density

Identify the Dominant functions, Amenities and Way of life in Rural and Urban settlements.

Is this an urban or rural settlement?

Is this an urban or rural settlement?

Is this an urban or rural settlement?

Is this an urban or rural settlement?

Settlements

Locations where people live together.

Engaged in activities Primary Industry

Farming, Fishing, Mining, Lumbering Secondary Industry

Manufacturing Tertiary Industry

Services and Trading

Rural Settlements Villages are the most common form of

rural settlement. Engaged in mostly Primary Industry

Agriculture, Mining, Fishing, etc.

Urban Settlements Towns and Cities are the most common

urban settlements. Chicago, Seoul, Zurich, Kampala, etc.

Characteristics of Rural Settlements

1.Dominant Functions

2.Amenities3.Way of Life

Dominant FunctionsPrimary activities (Primary

Industries)Farming (Growing of crops and

rearing of livestock)Mining Lumbering

AmenitiesFacilities and

services provided to people in an area.

Primitive water source – wells / rivers.

Lack of schools / clinics.

Simple dirt tracks, poor transport routes.

Way of LifeSimple way of life

Slower pace of life

Less traffic and pollution

More communal living

Close family ties

Characteristics of Urban Settlements

1.Dominant Functions

2.Amenities3.Way of Life

Dominant FeaturesGreater number of functions.

Residential, administrative, commercial and industrial functions.

AmenitiesLarge varietyDeveloped

transport networks

Potable tap water

Social services (Community centres, shops, healthcare facilities)

Way of LifeFast pace of lifeHomes furnished with basic necessities

Closer to amenities

Higher standard of living and quality of life

Let’s think for a moment…

Which is more stressful, living in the rural or urban environment?

Why?

Mindmap

Summary Test Let’s get

ready for your short summary test.

10 minutesYou are to

answer all the questions.

GOOD Luck.