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

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.