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Question
Differentiate between
Linear settlements and Dispersed settlements
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Linear settlements | Dispersed settlements |
| 1. | Linear settlements are a type of settlement pattern where houses are arranged in a line. | Dispersed settlements are a type of settlement where houses are spread out irregularly. |
| 2. | These settlements usually develop along a road, railway, river, or canal in a straight line. | These settlements are scattered and isolated, often over large areas. |
| 3. | Found in plains or river valleys where land is suitable for farming and transport. | Found in mountainous or forested areas where climate and land are not suitable for dense settlement. |
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