All Flashcards
What drives land-use patterns?
Market demand, natural resources, transportation, government policies, and environmental factors.
How do natural resources influence rural settlement patterns?
Settlements often develop near water sources and fertile soil.
How does climate affect rural settlement patterns?
Climate influences where people can live and what type of agriculture is possible.
What is the significance of rural survey methods?
They determine how land is divided, distributed, owned, and used.
How do government policies affect land use?
Zoning, taxes, and infrastructure projects can shape land-use patterns.
How does transportation impact land use?
Good transportation infrastructure encourages industrial and commercial development.
What is the role of market demand in land use?
Demand for housing, goods, and services drives the development of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
How do cultural traditions influence rural settlement patterns?
Local customs and values can affect the layout and organization of rural communities.
How do economic opportunities affect rural settlement patterns?
The availability of jobs influences where people choose to live in rural areas.
How do environmental factors affect land use?
Climate, topography, and natural hazards can limit or encourage certain types of development.
Compare clustered and dispersed settlements.
Clustered settlements have homes close together, while dispersed settlements have homes spread out. Clustered settlements are often tied to agriculture, while dispersed settlements are often due to individual land ownership.
Compare Long Lot and Township and Range survey systems.
Long Lot gives access to a resource, creates long thin lots. Township and Range creates a grid, easy division.
Compare Metes and Bounds and Township and Range.
Metes and Bounds uses physical features, while Township and Range uses a grid system. Metes and Bounds is common in varied landscapes, while Township and Range is used for easy division.
Compare linear settlements to clustered settlements.
Linear settlements are arranged along a line (road, river), while clustered settlements are grouped around a central point. Linear settlements follow transportation routes, while clustered settlements are often agricultural villages.
Compare the impact of natural resources on clustered vs. dispersed settlements.
Clustered settlements often form around a central, shared resource, while dispersed settlements may have individual access to resources.
Compare the effects of transportation on linear vs. dispersed settlements.
Linear settlements are heavily influenced by transportation routes, while dispersed settlements are less dependent on specific transportation corridors.
Compare the land ownership patterns in long lot vs. township and range systems.
Long lot systems provide access to a resource, while township and range systems create equal-sized parcels for easy distribution.
Compare the adaptability of metes and bounds vs. township and range systems to varied landscapes.
Metes and bounds is more adaptable to irregular terrain, while township and range is better suited for flat, uniform landscapes.
Compare the effect of government policies on land use in clustered vs. dispersed settlements.
Government policies can easily regulate clustered settlements, while dispersed settlements may be more difficult to manage due to their spread-out nature.
Compare the social structures of clustered vs. dispersed settlements.
Clustered settlements often have strong community bonds, while dispersed settlements may have more individualistic social structures.
What is the effect of high market demand on residential land use?
Increased demand leads to more residential areas and higher housing density.
What is the effect of fertile soil on agricultural land use?
Fertile soil encourages more agricultural activity and higher crop yields.
What is the effect of good transportation on industrial land use?
Good transportation attracts industries, leading to more industrial areas.
What is the effect of zoning laws on land use?
Zoning laws can limit certain types of development, shaping land-use patterns.
What is the effect of natural hazards on land use?
Natural hazards can discourage development in vulnerable areas.
What is the cause and effect of clustered settlement patterns on resource access?
Cause: Need for shared resources. Effect: Easier access to central resources but potential for overuse.
What is the cause and effect of dispersed settlement patterns on land ownership?
Cause: Individual land ownership. Effect: Greater privacy but potentially higher infrastructure costs.
What is the cause and effect of linear settlement patterns on transportation?
Cause: Following a transportation route. Effect: Easy access to transportation but potential for congestion.
What is the effect of the long lot system on access to resources?
Ensures everyone has access to a resource, but can lead to fragmented land use.
What is the effect of the township and range system on land development?
Creates a grid-like pattern, making land division and development easier.