Geog Island

How to write better descriptions of your chosen settlement sites.

I chose to locate my settlement near the river. I chose to locate my settlement just to the north of the river. I chose to locate my settlement 1 ½ Kilometres north of the river. I chose to locate my settlement 1 ½ Kilometres north of the river and 2 kilometres west of the mixed woodland. I chose to locate my settlement 1 ½ Kilometres north of the river and 2 kilometres west of the mixed woodland on an area of gently sloping land.

How to write better explanations. The reasons for choosing your settlement sites.

Being close to a river is useful as I will need drinking water. Being close to a river is useful as I will need drinking water…. I can also use the river water to water my crops which I have planted, I will also need somewhere to wash myself. Being close to a river is useful as I will need drinking water….. I can also use the river water to water my crops…. It will also be advantageous to be so close to the woodland as I will need wood to build my shelter and wood for lighting fires to cook and keep warm. I might also find fruits to pick and animals to hunt living in the wood. Being close to a river is useful as I will need drinking water. Without water I will dehydrate and I don’t want to have to walk too far every time I need a drink especially if the weather is hot

Being close to the river and woods, however, could have disadvantages. The river might flood and the unfriendly Geographers could use the cover of the trees to creep up on me and take me by surprise.