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Distinguish between site and situation.
Solution
| Site | Situation |
| 1. It means the actual piece of land on which the settlement is built. | 1. Situation or position of settlements means the location of the village or town in relation to surrounding areas. |
| 2. Site for settlement may led a hill top, river bank or a coast of sea. | 2. The situation may be studies in relation to the physical environment and cultural heritage. |
| 3. Appropriate site for a settlement is generally determined its access to water and other amenities for sustenance. | 3. The form of settlement in any particular region reflects human perception of natural environment. |
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