Question

What are the natural factors influencing human settlement?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain settlement
• Explain the natural factors influencing human settlements

Solution:

• Settlements are places where people build their homes.​
• The clusters of permanent or temporary human habitats of different sizes are called settlements.
• There are many natural factors that influence human settlement. Some of the important factors are:
  • Relief – Humans prefer to settle in plain areas than hilly areas.
  • Soil – Fertile soils are suitable for human settlements.
  • Climate- Settlements can develop in moderate favourable climatic conditions.
  • Water - People are attracted to good-quality water