Question

State the difference between compact and dispersed settlements on the basis of their location and morphology.

Answer 1

Basis	Compact Settlements	Dispersed Settlements
Location:	Found mainly near fertile river valleys.	Found in mountains, forested areas and deserts and semi deserts.
Morphology:	Houses are located adjacent to each other and form a compact block. They are comparatively smaller in size and provide less living space.	Houses are located at a distance from each other. They are comparatively bigger and provide more living space.