All Flashcards
What is 'Land Use'?
How land is used in a specific area (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, natural).
Define 'Rural Settlement Pattern'.
The way people organize their communities outside of cities.
What is a 'Clustered Settlement'?
Families live close together, often around a central point.
Define 'Dispersed Settlement'.
Farms are isolated from each other, spread out across the landscape.
What is a 'Linear Settlement'?
Buildings are arranged in a line, often along a road, river, or canal.
Define 'Long Lot' survey method.
Narrow lots stretching from a resource (river, road) back to the land.
What is 'Metes and Bounds'?
Uses physical features, directions, and distances to define boundaries.
Define 'Township and Range'.
Land divided into 6-mile square blocks (townships), then into 1-mile square blocks (ranges).
Define 'Residential' land use.
Areas where people live, including houses and apartments.
Define 'Commercial' land use.
Areas where businesses operate, such as stores and offices.
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.