What are the different types of settlements and the land uses

 Different types of settlements: Wet point site - these are sites close to a supply of
-waterdry point site - these are sites that avoided the risk of - flooding defensive site - these were sites that were on high ground and allowed the inhabitants to see enemies from a --distance aspect - many settlements in the northern hemisphere are located on south facing sides of valleys where it is
-sunny shelter - away from rain and prevailing
-winds trading point - often settlements developed where natural training points meet such as along rivers or natural route
-ways resources - many settlements developed close to where natural resources could be found.


Land use can include forestry and farming. In urban areas land use could be housing or industry

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