Definitions
Define Geography
is the study of the physical features and human population on earth.
What are settlement patterns?
The way that people, buildings and houses are distributed in a settlement.
Explain Agriculture.
People need food to live. Areas that are capable of growing agriculture (food) to support the population.
What is the NCEA assessment number?
1.1
Define Physical Geography
The study of natural resources and features on earth
when settlement has been established in a line like a pattern. Usually along waterways.
Explain Water.
Water is essential to life. Regular access to water is key for settlement placement.
Where people settled closer to the cost pre-european and during colonisation eras
What is the population density formula?
Population/ Area in Km2
Define Human Geography
The study of economic systems, cultures, human impacts and migration.
Explain Scattered settlement patterns.
when settlement has been established in an area where living conditions make it difficult to support large amounts of people.
Areas where settlement has historically occurred and are still growing today. For example, the French arrived in Canada and settled along the St. Lawrence River. This population continues to grow.
How can cities change to accommodate more people?
- Seek ways to supply all people with what they need
- Growth must not damage the land as it helps people survive
Migration
Th movement of people from one area to another.
Explain Clustered settlement patterns.
when settlements have been established very close to each other.
Explain Economic.
People want to love where plentiful economic opportunities exist.
How can Politics influence human settlement?
People move when their home country becomes unsafe or they don't agree with there leaders
Demographics
Population statistics for a certain aea.
What are the 3 settlement patterns?
linear, scattered, and clustered
Explain Natural Disasters.
Natural disasters create complications for populations. Earthquakes are a challenge presented by earth and people have used this opportunity to design buildings to withstand the impact.
Who was the name of the journalist who hosted the northland documentary?
John Campbell