5.2 Settlement Patterns and Survey Methods

• Dispersed settlement patterns are characterized by individual households or farmsteads separated by large distances
• Linear settlement patterns are influenced by transportation routes and access to water
• Independent farming practices often result in dispersed settlement patterns.
• What economic factors influence settlement patterns?

  Agriculture, industry, trade routes
• What is a disadvantage of field surveys in geographic research?

  Limited geographic coverage
• What factors determine the choice of survey method in geographic research?

  Research objectives, resources, geographic scale
• Linear settlement patterns often follow transportation routes or natural features like rivers.


  True
• Dispersed settlement patterns are common where there is an abundance of land
• Field surveys provide detailed, first-hand information but have limited geographic coverage
• What is an advantage of phone surveys in geographic research?

  Reach a wide range of people
• What is a characteristic of random sampling in geographical surveys?

  Unbiased representation
• Steps for choosing a sampling technique in geographical surveys:

  1️⃣ Define research objectives

  2️⃣ Identify population characteristics

  3️⃣ Evaluate available resources

  4️⃣ Select a suitable sampling technique
• Linear settlement patterns typically follow transportation routes or natural features like rivers.


  True
• Independent farming practices and limited infrastructure are characteristic of dispersed settlement patterns.


  True
• What is a primary economic activity influencing clustered settlement patterns?

  Farming
• Socio-cultural factors reflect cultural values and administrative structures
• What is a disadvantage of remote sensing in geographic research?

  Requires specialized equipment
• Online surveys can reach a large population at a low cost, but they are limited to internet users.

  True
• What is a disadvantage of stratified sampling in geographical surveys?

  Requires detailed information
• Remote sensing provides broad geographic coverage but requires specialized equipment
• Clustered settlement patterns are often influenced by the availability of water and fertile land.


  True
• What do settlement patterns help geographers analyze?

  Land use and human interactions
• What is a key factor influencing dispersed settlement patterns?

  Abundance of land
• Landforms, climate, and water availability are examples of geographic factors affecting settlement patterns.
• Match the survey method with its advantage:

  Field Surveys ↔️ Provides detailed, first-hand information

  Remote Sensing ↔️ Broad geographic coverage

  Census Data ↔️ Comprehensive, standardized data
• Census data may not capture all local variations in a region.


  True
• Dispersed settlement patterns are characterized by individual households or farmsteads separated by large distances
• What is the primary purpose of survey methods in geographic research?

  Collect data
• Steps for conducting a geographic survey using combined methods:

  1️⃣ Define research objectives

  2️⃣ Choose appropriate survey methods

  3️⃣ Collect data using selected methods

  4️⃣ Analyze the collected data

  5️⃣ Draw conclusions based on analysis
• Mailed surveys can yield more thoughtful responses but are costly and time-consuming.


  True
• Cluster sampling is efficient for geographically dispersed populations but may not be fully representative.


  True
• Clustered settlement patterns are often influenced by the availability of water or fertile land
• Social cohesiveness and shared services are primary factors influencing clustered settlement patterns
• Linear settlement patterns are often arranged along rivers
• Match the factor type with its example:

  Geographic ↔️ Climate

  Economic ↔️ Trade routes

  Socio-cultural ↔️ Government policies
• Field surveys provide broad geographic coverage but may lack detailed information.

  False
• What is an advantage of phone surveys in geographic research?

  Immediate clarification
• Random sampling ensures unbiased representation but may miss important subgroups
• Settlement patterns are influenced solely by economic factors.

  False
• Combining multiple survey methods can provide a more comprehensive understanding in geographical research.


  True