GCEGeographySettlement2024

Which of the following best describes a nucleated settlement pattern?

AHouses are scattered randomly across the landscape with no central focus
BHouses are clustered together around a central point such as a market or churchCORRECT
CHouses are arranged in a single line along a road or river
DHouses are evenly distributed across a wide agricultural plain
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A nucleated settlement is one where buildings are grouped or clustered around a central feature such as a market, church, well, or crossroads. This contrasts with dispersed settlements where houses are scattered and linear settlements where they follow a line. The clustering around a central point is the defining characteristic of nucleated settlements.
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