Settlement Patterns

Definition

Settlement patterns refer to the spatial distribution or arrangement of human settlements on Earth's surface. They can vary based on factors like population density, distance between settlements, types of settlements (e.g., rural or urban), and cultural or economic influences.

Related terms

Population Density: Population density measures how many people live within a given area. It is usually expressed as individuals per square mile or kilometer.

Urbanization: Urbanization refers to the process through which an increasing proportion of a population lives in urban areas rather than rural areas.

Cultural Landscape: Cultural landscape represents how humans have shaped their surroundings over time through various activities, including settlement patterns, agriculture, and infrastructure development.