GCEGeographySettlement2021

A settlement hierarchy is best described as

Athe historical sequence in which settlements were founded in a region
Bthe arrangement of settlements in order of size, importance, and the range of services they provideCORRECT
Cthe classification of settlements based on the ethnic composition of their populations
Dthe grouping of settlements according to their distance from the nearest river
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A settlement hierarchy arranges settlements from the smallest (hamlet) to the largest (metropolis) based on population size, the number and range of services offered, and their sphere of influence. Higher-order settlements offer more specialised services and serve a wider hinterland than lower-order settlements. This concept is central to understanding urban and rural relationships.
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