NCERT Class 7 Geography Chapter 7 Notes cover all the important topics in a simplified and precise way. NCERT Class 7 Geography Chapter 7 Notes are easy to understand and can be is used for quick revision of the chapter – Human Environment – Settlement, Transport, and Communication.
NCERT Class 7 Geography Chapter 7 Notes
Settlements
Settlements: Places where people build their homes.
Site: A place where a house is built.
Natural conditions for an ideal site:
(1) Favorable climate
(2) Availability of water
(3) Suitable land
(4) Fertile soil
Transhumance = Seasonal movement of people.
Example:
People who rear animals move in search of new pastures according to changes in seasons.
Types of settlements:
(1) Temporary settlements – Occupied for a short period
(2) Permanent settlements – Occupied for a long period
| Rural Settlements |
|---|
| Found in Villages where people are engaged in activities like agriculture, fishing, forestry, crafts work, trading, etc. |
| Rural settlements can be compact (closely packed) or scattered (Spaced over an extensive area). |
| Compact settlement is generally found in flat fertile areas. |
| Scattered settlement is generally found in hilly areas, thick forests, and regions of extreme climates. |
| Houses are built according to climatic conditions. |
| Examples: (1) Heavy rainfall regions – Raised platform and slanted roofs. (2) Hot Climate regions – Thick mud-walled houses with thatched roofs |
| Urban Settlements |
|---|
| The towns are small and the cities are larger urban settlements. |
| Compact and closely spaced houses. |
| Houses are made of concrete and metals. |
| People are engaged in manufacturing, trading, and services. |
Transport
>> Transport is the means by which people and goods move.
>> With the passage of time different means of transport have been developed but people use animals for transport even today.
| Means of Transport |
|---|
| Roadways Most commonly used for short distances (Metalled or unmetalled, Subways/under paths, Flyovers. |
| Railways Quick and Cheap transport for long distances |
| Waterways Cheapest for carrying heavy and bulky goods over long distances. (inland waterways and sea-routes) |
| Airways Fastest and most expensive means of transport |
Communication
Communication is exchange of information, ideas, messages, etc.
Communication has been boosted and made faster by communication satellites.
(1) Individual communication
(2) Mass communication
Internet – The superhighway of information
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