Human Geography: Settlement and Land Use
Geography · Year 6 · Europe: A Regional Study · 3o Periodo

Human Geography: Settlement and Land Use

Examine how people live and work in the chosen European region. Analyse settlement patterns and land use.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE National Curriculum Geography Key Stage 2: Human and physical geography;Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources.

About This Topic

Examine how people live and work in the chosen European region. Analyse settlement patterns and land use.

Key Questions

  1. Why have settlements developed in specific locations within this region?
  2. How is the land used for agriculture and industry?
  3. What are the main economic activities of the people living here?

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