Different types of settlements: Wet point site - these are sites close to a supply of -waterdry point site - these are sites that avoided the risk of - flooding defensive site - these were sites that were on high ground and allowed the inhabitants to see enemies from a --distance aspect - many settlements in the northern hemisphere are located on south facing sides of valleys where it is -sunny shelter - away from rain and prevailing -winds trading point - often settlements developed where natural training points meet such as along rivers or natural route -ways resources - many settlements developed close to where natural resources could be found.
Land use can include forestry and farming. In urban areas land use could be housing or industry
