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Functions of Urban Settlements
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- 1Market TownFound in farming areas.
Have many services e.g. shops.
Good transport links.
Near rivers.
Have a market place in the town centre. - 2PortFound where there a sheltered harbours.
Flat land for buildings or storage close to the water.
Have deep water for large ships.
Close to major industrial areas. - 3Industrial TownMay be found near coalfields.
May have old factories near to the centre of the urban area.
Close to railways and/or canals.
Housing areas and factories built close to each other.
New industrial estates on the outskirts. - 4ResortOn the coast with beaches or inland with scenic views.
Large historical cities.
Have hotels and various types of entertainment.
May be close to industrial areas of large populations.
Good rail and road links.
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- GCSE Geography Flashcards on Functions of Urban Settlements, created by hortoi10 on 26/05/2014.
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