Modern settlement patterns refer to the ways in which human settlements are currently distributed across space. These patterns can be influenced by factors such as urbanization, globalization, technological advancements, and changes in economic activities.
Related terms
Urban Sprawl: The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural lands.
Megacity: A very large city characterized by high population density and significant economic influence.
Suburbanization: The process of population movement from cities to residential areas outside of the city center.