O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/23 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q48 Marks

Study Photograph B (Insert), which shows settlement in a rural area.

(a)Describe the location of the main settlement shown in Photograph B.[2]
(b)Using evidence from Photograph B only, suggest reasons for building a settlement at this location.[4]
(c)An area of new housing is to be built at H. Suggest two groups of people who would be against the plan for different reasons and explain one reason for each group being against the plan. Group Reason Group Reason[2]

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[2] (a) Above river / lake level / dry point site / above flooding On gentle slope / sloping Valley side / on hill Along road / railway
[4] (b) Defense Water supply from river / lake Above flood level / floodplain Easy to build on gentle slope Wood for building / fuel Land for farming / food supply Fish from river Electricity Transport by river / lake Transport route across valley
[2] (c) Farmers – loss of land / more people to leave gates open, etc. Tourists - spoil view / ruin country walks Environment group – water pollution increase / wildlife disturbed / trees cut Local people – overcrowding of facilities / noise and construction disruptive

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