Settlement Location Factors

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🏘️ Part 1: Location Factors

1. Which natural resource would be MOST important for early settlers choosing a location?

Fresh water

Gold deposits

Oil reserves

Coal mines

2. Which natural hazards might prevent people from settling in an area? (Check all that apply)

Frequent earthquakes

Flooding rivers

Active volcanoes

Tornado zones

Mild winters

3. A town built near a river would benefit from:

Transportation and fresh water

Protection from enemies

Mining opportunities

Cold temperatures

4. Which location would be LEAST suitable for a settlement?

Fertile valley near a river

Coastal area with a natural harbor

Desert with no water source

Forested area with wildlife

5. Fill in the blanks:

Natural _____________ attract people to settle in an area, while natural _____________ discourage settlement.

6. Name two natural resources that would attract settlers to a location:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

7. Explain why people might choose to live near the ocean despite hurricane risks:

8. Compare these two locations. Circle the better choice for a settlement and explain why:

Location A: Mountain area with gold deposits but frequent avalanches

Location B: River valley with fertile soil and mild climate