People and Places: Settlement Patterns · Human Geography
Factors Affecting Settlement
Exploring the physical and human drivers that lead to the establishment of towns and cities.
Key Questions
- 1Why do major cities often develop near coastal areas or river systems?
- 2How do historical trade routes continue to influence modern settlement patterns?
- 3To what extent does climate limit where humans can build sustainable communities?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9G7K04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Geography
Unit: People and Places: Settlement Patterns
Period: Human Geography
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