Settlements & Biomes

What are the different types of settlements?

• metropolitan settlements

• township settlements

• rural settlements, urban settlements, suburban settlements, semi-urban settlements

• village settlements

Name three major biomes of the world.

• Tundra, Tropical Rainforest, Desert

• Arctic

• Grassland

• Savannah

How do humans impact biomes?

• Humans impact biomes through time travel

• Humans impact biomes through telepathy

• Humans impact biomes through various activities such as deforestation, pollution, urbanization, overfishing, and climate change.

• Humans impact biomes through space exploration

What are the characteristics of rural settlements?

• Low population density, agricultural-based economy, close-knit community, limited access to services and amenities, traditional architecture, slower pace of life

• Modern architecture, fast-paced lifestyle

• Sparse community, abundant access to services and amenities

• High population density, industrial-based economy

What are some adaptations seen in desert biomes?

• Dark-colored fur or scales

• Hibernation during the day

• Water conservation mechanisms, nocturnal activity, light-colored fur or scales

• High water consumption

What factors affect settlement location?

• Population density

• Distance from neighboring settlements

• Proximity to water sources, availability of natural resources, topography of the land, climate, transportation routes, and defense capabilities.

• Local cuisine

Which type of settlement is characterized by a small population and limited services?

• Metropolis

• Hamlet

• Megalopolis

• City-state

Which biome is known for its cold temperatures and coniferous forests?

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Taiga

How does deforestation affect biomes?

• Deforestation helps in maintaining the balance of biomes

• Deforestation has no impact on biomes

• Deforestation disrupts ecosystems, leading to loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, disrupted water cycles, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Deforestation leads to increased biodiversity in biomes

What are the main features of a rural settlement?

• Low population density, tourism-based economy, transient community, abundant access to amenities and services, innovative housing styles

• Medium population density, service-based economy, diverse community, easy access to amenities and services, contemporary housing styles

• Low population density, agricultural-based economy, close-knit community, limited access to amenities and services, traditional housing styles

• High population density, industrial-based economy, isolated community, modern housing styles