Worksheet by RJ Tarr at www.activegeography.co.uk / 1

Types of Settlement

Task 1:

· Choose the correct option for each box in columns 1-3, and compare your findings with a partner, then with the class.

Type of settlement / Types of services / Number of people / Example from Switzerland
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people
Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people / Select an OptionAirport, CathedralCityConurbationDoctor, Police StationGovernment buildingsHamletHospitals, BanksIsolated DwellingLarge TownMajor Shopping CentreNo servicesOne FamilyPost Office, ChurchSeveral millionSmall TownSeveral FamiliesUp to 20 thousand peopleUp to 100 thousand peopleUp to 500,000 peopleVillage50-500 people