Question
Distinguish between rectangular settlement pattern and linear settlement pattern.
Solution
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Rectangular Pattern |
Linear Pattern |
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1. The rectangular pattern develops along the crossing of roads. |
1. The linear pattern develops along the roads, railway track or river banks or sea coast. |
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2. The lanes are straight and meet each other at the right angle. |
2. The lanes are straight but they do not intersect each-other at right angle. |
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3. It is in a rectangular shape. |
3. It is in linear shape. |
