10. Human Environment–Settlement, Transport And Communication
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of rural settlement?
1 People are engaged in activities like agriculture, fishing, etc.
2 Rural settlements can be compact or scattered.
3 Compact settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forests, and regions of extreme climate.
4 In rural areas, people build houses to suit their environment.
Explanation:
Compact settlement is mostly found in hilly tracts, thick forests, and regions of extreme climate.