What are the factors affecting settlement?
GeographyClass 7AllAnswered 12 Apr 2026
Answer
Ans. When people build houses they take into account number of factors, some of them are:
- Favourable climate
- Availability of levelled land
- Availability of water
- Easily accessible
- Near to the markets
- Well connected with the other parts of the city
- Easy availability of necessary goods
- Fertile soil in case of rural settlement
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