O-LevelGeographyPopulation and settlement2217/22 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q28 Marks
Study Fig. 2.1, which shows settlements on the island of Corsica.
- (a)(i)Describe the location of the large towns.[2]
- (a)(ii)Suggest why large towns are found at these locations.[4]
- (b)How are the locations of the small towns different from the locations of the large towns?[2]
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- [2] West/north/NW; Lowland/avoids high land; Coastal/edge of island
- [4] Flatter land/easier to build/easier transport; Sheltered harbours; Ports for trade/access; Beaches/coastal for tourism; Fishing; Better climate; Better for agriculture; More resources
- [2] Some small towns are inland/all large towns are coastal; Some small towns are on higher land/all large towns are on lower land; Small towns are in the south/east/no large towns in the south/east; Small towns are closer/large towns are further apart; Small towns are scattered everywhere
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