Settlements & Service Provision (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography)

Study Fig. 1, which is a diagram showing a settlement hierarchy

Fig 1

(i)

Using Fig. 1, identify the type of settlement described in each of the following: 

a larger settlement with the council head office .................................................... 

a large settlement with a bus and train station and sports team, but no airport .................................................... 

a settlement with services such as grocers, restaurants, and basic stores ...................................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain why villages have low-order services

[3]

Study Fig 1, Which shows an area of a settlement

Explain why some settlements have the retail function

Study Figs. 2.2 and 2.3, which show information about Llanelli, an urban settlement in the UK, in 1850 and 2000.

(i)

Using evidence from Figs. 2.2 and 2.3 only, describe the main changes which have taken place in Llanelli between 1850 and 2000.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for Llanelli’s function as an industrial town.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map of a rural area in north east England

(i)

Describe three differences between the location of East Heslerton and Wykeham.

[3]

(ii)

Explain the distribution of settlements in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map showing the rural area around Langali in Tanzania.

(i)

Describe the distribution of homes in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for the distribution of homes in the area shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a land use map showing part of a CBD.

(i)

In Fig. 2.2, use the key provided to shade in the following shops and services:
- jewellers
- theatre
- fruit/vegetable shop.

[3]

(ii)

Describe the differences between low-order and high-order goods and services.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.2 (below), which is a photograph showing an area in Almeria, Spain (an MEDC).

(i)

Describe the main features of the settlement shown in Fig. 2.2.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest reasons for the location of the settlement shown in Fig. 2.2.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.4, which shows information about the relationship between settlement size and the number of services in them.

(i)

Describe the relationship shown by Fig. 2.4. Refer to different types of settlement in your answer.

[3]

(ii)

Explain why there is a relationship between settlement size and the number of services provided.

[5]

Study Fig. 2.1, which shows a map of settlements in the Osijek-Baranja region of Croatia (an MEDC in Europe).

Fig.2.1

Suggest likely differences in service provision between the urban and rural settlements shown in Fig. 2.1.

Study Fig. 2.2, which is a map showing the location of Aliano, a settlement in a rural part of Southern Italy (an MEDC in Europe).

Fig.2.2

The population of Aliano is now less than 1000 people.

Explain why the population has declined in settlements in some rural areas in MEDCs.

Study Fig. 2.2, which shows information about the functions of settlements, along with Figs. 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 (Insert), which are photographs of different settlements.

Fig. 2.2

(i)

Identify the function of the settlement shown in each of Figs. 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5. For each photograph you should choose a different function listed in Fig. 2.2.

Fig. 2.3

Fig. 2.4

Fig. 2.5

[3]

(ii)

Choose one of the functions listed in Fig. 2.2. Explain why some settlements have that function. Function ....................................... Explanation .......................................

[5]

Study Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, which are photographs taken in three different urban settlements.

Fig. 2.2

Fig. 2.3

Fig. 2.4

(i)

State the functions of the urban settlements which are shown in Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

Fig. 2.2 .................................................................

Fig. 2.3 .................................................................

Fig. 2.4 .................................................................

[3]

(ii)

Explain why there are many high-order shops and services in large urban settlements such as those shown in Figs. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4.

[5]

For a named area you have studied, describe the settlement hierarchy with reference to service provision.

For an urban area you have studied, describe how its function has changed over time 

For an urban area you have studied, describe and explain the service provision

For a named area you have studied, describe the hierarchy of service provision. Name of area ..............................

Describe and explain the service provision in a named settlement you have studied.

Name of settlement

For a named settlement you have studied, describe and explain the service provision. You should refer to the type and order of services, and their spheres of influence. Name of settlement ....................................

For a named settlement you have studied, explain why the population size has changed.

Name of settlement ..........................

The function of a settlement is its purpose, such as:
– a port – a tourist resort
– administration
– manufacturing.

For a named settlement you have studied, state its function(s) and explain why this/these function(s) developed there.

Name of settlement .........................................................
Function(s) .......................................................................

For a named urban settlement you have studied, describe the causes and effects of one problem faced by the people living there.

Name of settlement ...............................

Problem ...............................

For a named urban area you have studied, describe one change in land use and explain why this change in land use has caused problems.

Name of urban area ..............................................