Lessons 4&5: The hierarchy of settlements and services…
L.O: To be able to explain the reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services
(source: https://crystalsamuel.weebly.com/settlement.html)
Development – Task 2: Complete the following activities to become more familiar with the settlement hierarchy so that you can explain the reasons for the hierarchy of settlements and services…
Define the following key terms (use your ipads):
Make a sketch diagram of the settlement hierarchy above in your notes…On your diagrams can you annotate:
- The population size usually founded in that settlement
- The types of services you would expect to see and whether they are High, middle or low order services
- An example location of this settlement type
Next, look at the photographs below and answer the questions with each one:
1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Photograph 3:
1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Photograph 4:
1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Photograph 5:
1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Photograph 6:
1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Photograph 7:

1) Identify the type of settlement in the photograph (1mark)
2) Explain why you chose this settlement (5marks)
Plenary – Task 3: Practice exam question…
Q. Using examples, explain the settlement hierarchy (5marks)
Homework Task:
Look at the below diagram.