Settlements Geography IGCSE

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Across
  1. 5. The location of the settlement in relation to its surroundings such as communications, other settlements, reliefs etc.
  2. 6. Settlements are often found on the sunny side of a deep valley. This is common in settlements in the Alps.
  3. 10. These are away from the risk of flooding.
  4. 13. Often found on higher ground so that in the past, enemies could be seen from a distance.
  5. 15. These have a good water supply. Many settlements grew around wet point sites.
  6. 16. From cold prevailing winds and rain.
  7. 18. Used in industry for everyday use e.g. water, soil, coal
Down
  1. 1. a group of houses and associated buildings situated in a rural area.
  2. 2. High density of buildings and high populations
  3. 3. An urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city.
  4. 4. Found in a gap between two areas of higher ground.
  5. 5. A place where people establish a community
  6. 7. Located in the countryside and has few services
  7. 8. Settlements with 'ford' in their name often grew around a fording point or bridging point
  8. 9. Buildings are spread out over a wide area
  9. 11. Often settlements grow where natural route ways and rivers meet, which helps the development of roads, railways and canals.
  10. 12. Buildings area grouped together
  11. 14. A settlement built in a line
  12. 17. Underground water source
  13. 19. The features and characteristics of the point at which the settlement is located