Types of settlement patterns
Answer Text: Settlement pattensa) Nucleated/Clustered Settlement Pattern- Buildings are close to each other- This pattern is encouraged by:- Availability of social amenities such as schools and health care- Favorable climate leading to high agricultural potential e.g. Kenya highlands.- Fertile soils.- Presence of natural resources e.g. minerals in Magadi, Mwadui, Kimberly.- Security concern especially in banditry prone areasb) Linear Settlement- Buildings are arranged in a linePresence of a transport line e.g. road or railway.Presence of a river or a spring to provide water for domestic or commercial usePresence of a coast line which has a favorable fishing ground e.g. shore of E. African coast.Suitable terrain for cultivation of crops such as at the foot of a scarp c) Dispersed/Scattered Settlement- Buildings are scatteredPlenty of land to build whenever they wantAvoidance of harsh climate e.g. arid and semi-arid areas. Poor infertile soils.Pests and diseases.Physical features such as ridges, valleys which separate houses.d) Radial PatternBuildings are arranged like a star-Common at cross roads where housing units point in all directions.