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5. In settlement patterns, settlements that occurs along a road, railway line, or river are
classifi ed as _________________.
(a) linear settlements (b) nucleated settlements
(c) dispersed settlements (d) radial settlements

6. On a topographic map, contour lines create a group of concentric, closed loops. Which of
the following features could this indicate?

(a) A stream channel (b) A hilltop
(c) A depression (d) A cliff

B Fill in the blanks.
1. _________________ are similar to passes, but more rugged and diffi cult to navigate.
2. A _________________ is a dip or low point between two areas of higher ground.
3. The ______________ of an area is the diff erence between its high and low points.
4. Subtracting the lowest elevation on the map from the highest gives you a measure of the
area’s ______________.
5. Broad highlands that rise abruptly from the surrounding land are referred to as
______________.

C State whether the following statements are True or False.
1. Widely spaced contours indicate a gentle slope. _______

2. Only large-scale topographical maps have contour lines. _______
3. Every point on a contour line is at a diff erent elevation. _______
4. For a mountain, you would use a large contour interval. _______
5. Planned settlements provide shelter, water and other infrastructure on
lands near the river and valley. _______

D Name the following.
1. The area covered by Survey Sheet No. 45 D/7 _________________

2. Term for diff erence in the altitude between two successive contours _________________
3. The landform in diagrams A and B. _________________

760
740
W 700
680 620

Diagram A Diagram B

4. The lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks _________________
5. Settlements where houses are spaced far apart and are interspersed
with fields _________________

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