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Question
State the difference between compact and dispersed settlements on the basis of their location and morphology.
Solution
| Basis | Compact Settlements | Dispersed Settlements |
| Location: | Found mainly near fertile river valleys. | Found in mountains, forested areas and deserts and semi deserts. |
| Morphology: | Houses are located adjacent to each other and form a compact block. They are comparatively smaller in size and provide less living space. | Houses are located at a distance from each other. They are comparatively bigger and provide more living space. |
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