(i) Using the snapshot of the two Google map images on page 218, would you classify this settlement as A) rural or B) urban?
Exam Hint Use the SEE method:
S: State clearly your understanding of both rural and urban settlements and their differences
E: Explain each piece of evidence you have chosen E: Give evidence from both maps
(ii) Use three pieces of evidence to explain your answer. The first one has been provided.
1. In Ireland, urban settlement is any built-up settlement with a population over 1,500 people. There are several housing estates clearly visible in the first Google image. Each estate has many homes and I believe the population of this area exceeds 1,500 people.
2. The number of national roads: N6, N59, N83 and N18
Would a rural area have as many national roads converging on it?
Why would a large urban area need national roads converging on it?
3. Green fields vs built-up areas
Which is more obvious in each Google image? Which would you expect to find more of in a rural settlement and for what potential purposes?
Marks Awarded (i) 2 marks (ii) 12 marks • 1 mark for stating the evidence • 3 marks for developing it and using evidence from both images (4 × 3 = 12 marks)
Total = 14 marks 20 RURAL AND URBAN SETTLEMENT IN IRELAND 219