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Human Settlements

Question
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What are the bases of classifying settlements?

Solution
Settlements can be classified on the basis of size and function.

Size: On the basis of size a settlement may be a cluster of few hamlets, huts or it may be very large in size where lacs of people live together in large buildings.

Functions: The settlements in which main functions of human are related to primary activities are rural settlements. On the other hand where more than 75% of people are engaged in secondary and tertiary occupations are called the urban settlements.