Define radial settlements, circular settlements, compact settlements and scattered settlements.

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Radial settlements is the settlement which emerges and radiates from a central point.
Circular settlement is the settlement when people settle down generally round the pond or lake or sea coasts.
Compact settlement is the one when people settle down is clusters and small groups.
Scattered settlements is the one when people settle down in small and tiny groups and that in a scattered manner.

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