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What are the differences between the compact settlement and scattered settlement?

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Compact Settlement

Scattered Settlement

1. Closely built area of dwellings

 1. Dwellings are spaced
over an extensive area

2. It is generally done on
a flat land.

 2. Mostly found in the hilly
areas.

3. All the dwellings are at
the same level.

 3. The dwellings are at
different levels.

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