(ii) Examine the map below showing Ireland’s rivers, mountains, lakes, towns and cities.
The Irish Government has tasked you with choosing the location for a new rural or urban settlement. • Mark your chosen location with an X. State your chosen type of settlement.
• Explain why you chose this particular location based on the following factors: drainage, altitude/relief, rivers, fertile soil and closeness to other towns/cities.
Type of settlement: Drainage:
Altitude/Relief:
Rivers:
Closeness to other towns/cities:
Fertile soil:
Exam Hint
Why would a city or town like to be reasonably close to another city or town? Think of economic factors, such as work, and social factors, such as lifestyle.
214 SKILLS FOR EXAM SUCCESS GEOGRAPHY Remember!
Check back to the Learning Outcome on soil. Where is Ireland’s most fertile soil located?