GCSE Geography - Settlements - Exam-style Questions

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  1. List four factors that would influence the location of a village.

    (Marks available: 4)

    Answer

    Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 1

    Any of the following:

    • access to water
    • At a route focus e.g road juction
    • defence
    • Shelter
    • close to agricultural land

    (4 Marks)

    (Marks available: 4)

  2. In Hoyt's model, what physical factor influenced where he placed his Sectors?

    (Marks available: 2)

    Answer

    Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 2

    Choose any 2 from the following...

    • Cost of land
    • Transport routes
    • Amount of green land
    • Where industry is situated

    (2 Marks)

    (Marks available: 2)