What is the meaning of compact settlement,scattered settlement,temporary settlement and permanent settlement?
1.Compact settlements are closely knitted settlements with facilities like shops, hospitals, banks etc. close to the houses.It is like a town but at a smaller scale.
2.Scattered settlements are those having few isolated houses.Such settlements are found in hill areas, deserts and forests.There is lack of resources in these settlements.
3.Settlements occupied for a brief period are called temporary settlements.
4.Permanent settlements are those where people built houses and stay for a longer period of time.
2.Scattered settlements are those having few isolated houses.Such settlements are found in hill areas, deserts and forests.There is lack of resources in these settlements.
3.Settlements occupied for a brief period are called temporary settlements.
4.Permanent settlements are those where people built houses and stay for a longer period of time.