Population and Settlement · Human Geography

Urbanization and Settlement

Examining the growth of towns and cities and the challenges of modern urban living.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do people settle in specific locations, such as near rivers or coasts?
  2. 2How does rapid urbanization affect the quality of life in developing nations?
  3. 3What makes a city sustainable for future generations?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Exploring People, Place and ChangeNCCA: Junior Cycle - Settlement Patterns
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Population and Settlement
Period: Human Geography

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