settlement factors
How does agriculture affect settlement?
Good farmland will grow better crops.
People want to live where they will have lots of food.
Define Geography
Geography is the study of the physical features and human populations on Earth.
what is linear settlement, give a Canadian example
When communities are built along a 'path' or major transportation system.
example: Windsor to Quebec City
Name the factor in human settlement:
People need food to live. Areas that are conducive to thriving agricultural production are the most desirable. Crops grow in areas with enough access to water or precipitation, with moderate climate and good soil quality.
Agriculture
What town is '1492 Landback Lane' in?
Caledonia
How does water affect settlement?
People need clean water to drink, farmers need water for their crops, and factories need water to create items for people to use.
What is an example of physical geography?
-studying natural resources
-learning about different plants and animals
-the study of the physical features of the Earth
-deserts, learning about different climate zones
-learning about landforms, rocks, and minerals
What is scattered settlement? Give an example.
When towns/villages/cities are spread out, often isolated.
example: Northern Ontario
Name the factor in human settlement:
Water is essential for life. Regular access to water is another key factor. It is used for transportation both historically and[canoe] and presently [cargo ships], irrigation [farming], industry [during manufacturing processes], and personal use [bathing, cooking, cleaning]
Water
What is the Haudenosaunee Confederacy's perspective?
The land belongs to them as it was given to them in 1784 for staying loyal to Britain during the American Revolution.
How does political climate affect settlement?
People move when their home country becomes unsafe.
What is an example of human geography?
-population characteristics [birth/death rate]
-learning about different economic systems
-learning about why people migrate from one country to another
-learning about different cultures
-the study of how humans interact and impact the Earth
Explain what a clustered settlement is and give an example.
When many communities are close together. Often it becomes difficult to see where one begins and the other ends.
Lots of settlement in a specific area.
Example: Greater Toronto area/Toronto
or: Kitchener/Waterloo/Cambridge
Name the factor in human settlement:
Areas where settlement has historically occurred are still growing today. When the French arrived in Canada in the 1600s, they set up along the St. Lawrence River. This area continues to be a populated area of Quebec. The British set up settlements along Lake Ontario [Niagara, Toronto] The Greater Toronto Area continues to grow at a rapid rate. After WWII, many immigrants left Europe to start a new life in other parts of the world.
Historical
What is the Land Developers' Perspective?
They feel that the land is rightly their to develop. They accommodated the Six Nations ELECTED council through money and land. They say that Foxgate was sold legally more than 100 years ago.
How does the economy affect settlement?
places with lots of trees, water, minerals, metals, and oil usually have a settlement nearby.
How will cities need to change to accommodate future population growth? [2]
1. seek ways to supply all people with food, sanitation, and education
2. growth must not damage the land as it helps people survive
What type of settlement is Parry Sound?
Scattered settlement
Name the factor in human settlement:
Government policies can encourage or discourage settlement. Previously, China had a One-Child Policy. This encouraged people who wanted larger families to move to countries where population growth was not limited by government policy. People also leave their countries if they do not share the same political beliefs. Refugees are people who flee their homeland in search of safety in a new country. Political refugees are people who fear they are in danger if they remain in their home country. If a country is actively engaged in a war, this causes a disruption in settlement patterns.
Political
What is the stance of the Provincial Government?
Premier Doug Ford condemned the land action and said those taking part are frustrating the efforts of the ELECTED leadership of Six Nations.
How do natural disasters affect settlement?
If you live in a place where tornados, tsunamis, and/or earthquakes occur, you must prepare your home for these disasters.
Give an example of how growth must not damage the land as it helps people survive.
1. rooftop and vertical gardents
2. power derived from renewable energy sources
3. less single-family homes, more apartment-style housing [multi-family or multi-generational]
What is the Parry Sound port known for/as?
The world's deepest freshwater port in the world.
Name the factor in human settlement:
People want to live where economic opportunities exist. When a country has economic growth, the settlements grow faster. An important part of economy is the availability of natural resources [coal, oil, timber, metals, minerals]
Economic
What is the stance of the Federal Government?
The government said they were willing to meet with land defenders, but no progress was generally made. They said that they were committed to working to address land claim issues, and bought back land to hold in trust until the court cases are resolved.