Which of the following would be the best place to site a settlement?

On higher ground within easy reach of a river

On a remote hillside away from streams and rivers

On a low-lying stretch of fertile floodplain

Away from fertile land close to sources of rock

Which of these is NOT a function of a settlement?

A market town or regional shopping centre

The placement of settlements in order of importance

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1Which of the following would be the best place to site a settlement?
1. AOn a remote hillside away from streams and rivers
2. BOn a low-lying stretch of fertile floodplain
3. COn higher ground within easy reach of a river
4. DAway from fertile land close to sources of rock
2Which of these is NOT a function of a settlement?
1. AMultifunctional
2. BA spa or seaside resort
3. CA market town or regional shopping centre
4. DCentral business district
3What is a settlement hierarchy?
1. AThe placement of settlements in order of importance
2. BThe structure of a settlement
3. CThe function of a settlement
4. DThe site of a settlement