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Explain rural and urban structure of settlement.
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Rural and urban structure of settlement could be explained as follows:
- Type of settlements: Rural settlements aren’t as compact as urban settlements. Rural settlements are comparatively smaller.
- Pattern of settlements: Some rural settlements are found in linear and circular pattern while some well-planned urban settlements are found in rectangular pattern.
- Land use: In rural settlements, land use is mainly related to agriculture or other primary activities. It is hardly used for industrial or commercial purposes. On the other hand, land use in urban settlements revolves around residential and other economic activities.
- Amenities: The transportation and education facilities are not developed in most of the rural settlements. However, rural settlements which are close to city have some urban amenities. Conversely, urban settlements have many amenities such as fresh and clean drinking water, houses, transportation, education and so on. Some urban settlements are also well-known for their specific amenity.
- Occupations/economic activities: In rural settlements, primary economic activities such as agriculture, fishing, mining, etc. are practiced while in urban settlements, secondary and tertiary economic activities are carried out.
- Population: The population is less in rural settlement. Many people from rural settlements migrate to urban settlements, leading to rise in the population of urban settlements.
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