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Difference between compact and scattered settlements. (Any 2 points)

Compact Settlement Scattered Settlement
a. Compact settlements are built closely on flat land. These settlements are spread over large area.
b. Mostly found in plains, river valleys with leveled land. This type of settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forests, and regions of extreme climate.

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compact settlement (nucleated settlements)-1)In these settlements the dwellings are close together in area.

2)They are mostly found in river valleys and fertile plains where the land is flat and the accessibility is good.

Scattered settlement (Dispersed settlement)-1)They are made up of scattereddwellings.

2)They are mostly found in hilly areas,farmlands or in the area where theaccessibility is poor.

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