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physical factors influencing settlement.

Answer Text:
Factors Influencing Settlement
1. Physical Factors a) Climate
Areas with moderate temps and adequate rainfall are densely settled while those with extremely low or high temps have fewer settlements.
b) Relief
Terrain: Steep slopes are less settled due to thin soils
and difficulty to erect buildings.
Aspect: Slopes facing away from the sun in high latitudes are less settled than those facing the sun.
Wind ward slopes of mountains on the path of rain bearing winds are more settled due to heavy rainfall making them ideal for agriculture.
c) Drainage
Rivers and springs attract settlements because they provide clean water. Areas with drainage swamps are less settled because it’s difficult to erect buildings and they also harbor mosquitoes and snails which cause diseases.