Rural and Urban Settlement

6. Events from the past, such as invasions or trade routes, that influence settlement.
8. I__________ urban towns.
10. A type of settlement with higher population density and infrastructure.
11. Here more than 20% of these residents travel to work in a nearby city.
12. A famous historic building located in the heart of Ireland’s capital.
13. A group that invaded Ireland in the 12th century and influenced settlement patterns.
14. Early people who lived off the land by hunting and gathering food.
15. Settlements with populations greater than 50,000.
16. Land that is rich in nutrients, supporting agriculture and rural settlements.

1. The capital of Ireland, known for its large population and services.
2. Areas with low population density, often agricultural.
3. Natural features like mountains, rivers, and valleys that influence settlement.
4. Scandinavian settlers who founded towns like Dublin in Ireland.
5. Bodies of water that often attract settlements due to transport and resources.
7. The height of land above sea level, influencing climate and settlement locations.
9. The way water moves across the land, affecting where settlements develop.