An urban settlement is a densely populated area comprising mostly manmade structures that contain all of a societys administrative, cultural, residential and religious functions. We look at how site and situation affect the location of urban settlements. Check your understanding of comparing types of human settlements with an interactive quiz and printable worksheet. Buildings far 4 factors influencing shape of settlements. In this lesson on urban settlements we focus on the following. An urban settlement may be linear, square, star or crescent shaped.
Usually rural settlements are located near water bodies such as rivers. What is rural settlement and what is urban settlement. A locational analysis mapand contextualisation of the research background. The study of settlement is essential and basic to human geography because the form of settlement in any particular region reflects the human relationship with the environment. Grade 12 research task geography assessment rubric project component excellent good satisfactory poor introduction brief outline of outline of research has been well communicated. Grade 12 mid year geography question paper keywords. The physical factor responsible for the choice of site of the settlement is the flat landriver. A powerpoint presentation 55 pages and pdf summary 12 pages, printfriendly are included in this product. You have until wednesday 25 march to finish rural settlement. Further, that the geography of settling designate the. Census records and maps and other historical records iv.
A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. However, many urban areas have grown far beyond the limits of the city proper, necessitating other measures. Rural settlement and urban settlement mindset learn. Diagrams are included in the notes which are found in the exams and extracted from the text books.
Grade 12 in this lesson on climatology, we focus on synoptic charts and global air circulation. A rural settlement is a community involved predominantly primary activities such as farming, lumbering and mining. Following the read aloud, complete a brainstorming graffiti activity allowing. Settlements can be small or large, ranging in size from a few dwellings, through to villages, towns and cities. The agricultural lands in this photograph are cultivated by machineslabourers.
Sound fine bearing in mind knowing the geography 20 september grade 12 question paper in. In fact, the form of the settlement, architecture and style of buildings and other structures are an outcome of its historical and cultural traditions. Petrol pumps are considered as a lower order function in the united states while it is an urban function in india. Objectives by the end of the unit you will be able to. Karl massert had gives the outline of urban geography in 1907. Situation of a settlement is a broader concept referring to the relationship of. Geography schoolbased assessment exemplars 8 caps grade 12 learner guide a possible hypothesis in settlement geography. In this lesson we revise rural and urban settlements. Urban geography chapter 12 what is an urban settlement. Conversely, rural areas are in direct contact with nature, as natural elements influence them. The description and analysis of the distribution of buildings by which people attach themselves to the land. Module 9 human settlement human resource development in india 302 geography notes of grouping of people and acquiring of some territory to build houses as well as for their economic support. Message to grade 12 learners from the minister of basic education.
Answer the following questions in not more than 150 words. Oceanography rural urban urban geography is a new branch of geography which developed 20th century for the first time, mr. This covers rural settlement and part of urban settlement. Ruralurban migration the population of ingogo in kwazulunatal is declining due to ruralurban migration. The settlements are generally divided into two typesurban and rural or towns and villages. In this regard the school has to follow the requirements and syllabii of the caps document for geography as set out by the department of education and the subject assessment guidelines for geography as set out by the ieb. Geography gr 10 to gr 12 from grade 10 to grade 12 the subject of geography is offered in the nsc stream at the dsj. Secondary and tertiary activities 3 nucleated or dispersed. Rural and urban settlement grade 12 caps geog wikis grade 12 caps rural settlements how site and situation affect the location of rural settlements. I will be in touch with you throughout the process giving synoptic explanations and overview of the topics.
Settlements can broadly be divided into two types rural and urban. In some countries, like the soviet union and india, official urban municipalities may be considered an urban settlement if they meet. Rural and urban settlement focus on geography grade pressed. Geography grade 12 rural settlement and urban settlement learn xtra live 2014. Grade 12 maths literacy caps complete syllabus revision duration. The hamletsmall town is an example of a rural settlement.
Geography grade 12 2020 topic assessment standards portfolio assessment tasks phase 1 5 november 2019 6 march 2020 mapwork techniques orthophotos and aerial photos geographical. Journal response observing urbanrural environments whole class show what you know preassessment 1. In this gr 12 geography show we take another look at settlement. Rural settlement issues, rural migration, depopulation, rural. To begin to build understanding of rural and urban areas, read town mouse, country mouse by jan brett. In this live gr 12 geography show we take a look at rural settlement. Field survey and first hand observation and data collection.
The major difference between rural and urban areas is the function. In this lesson we look at the origin and development of urban settlements. In 1915 the study of urban geography is started in chennai, in 1949. Difference between urban and rural with comparison chart. Conurbation a city that has expanded into the surrounding towns urban sprawl and is now one big settlement under one name. Settlement is a place where people live and interact through activities such as agriculture, trading and entertainmentsettlement in geography help us to understand mans relationship with his environment. Geography dear grade 12 geography learner you will need a dbe approved textbook, topographic maps and. A urban settlement engages in predominantly in secondary and tertiary.
Retailing wholesaling manufacturing business services entertainment political administration military defense social and religious services public services. Lack of basic services and poverty the increasing demand for services and infrastructure is greatest informal settlements and the transition zone, and this is where poverty is also the greatest problem. I am a 7thgrade teacher and often use it for language arts and world history. Before discussing about meaning and types of rural and urban settlement in india, we. This is a good example of how social and economic changes can blur what appears to be a simple question revealing the complex changing geography of modern settlements. The photograph is an example of aan ruralurban settlement. Identify a rural settlement identify an urban settlement define rural and urban settlements based on form, location, population density, housing and roadrail density identify the dominant functions, amenities and way of life in rural and urban settlements. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Some basic differences between rural and urban areas in general. Our settlement patterns place a large financial burden strain on the poorest members. This settlement is known as aan isolated farmsteadvillage.
We consider the urbanisations of the world population as well as discuss related concepts. On the other hand, the rural settlement includes villages and hamlets. The urban settlements are differentiated from the rural settlements on the basis of certain characteristics, such as the size and density of population, economic basis, administrative basis, and the number and quality of public utility services. Concentrated pattern of human development why do people live in urban settlements. Data analysis and mapping development of models paradigms, hypothesis etc.