1. Human Geography – Ordnance Survey maps and photographs Chapter 5

2. Chapter 5 - Students can be asked about the following:
The patterns of rural settlement
The different types of historical settlement in an area
The functions of a town or city
The development of a town or city over time

3. Possible Questions -
Examine the OS map. Using evidence from the OS map, describe and explain three different aspects of historic settlement.
Describe and explain three patterns of rural settlement evident in the map.
Examine the development of any 3 functions of the town of ____, both past and present using evidence from the map to support your answer.

4. Possible Questions -
4. Draw a sketch map of the OS map of ______ and include the following;
5. Study the OS map and explain 3 reasons why the town of _____ developed at this location.
6. Study the OS map & aerial photo, examine any 3 functions of the town of _______.
7. Using the OS map & aerial photo, explain 3 reasons for the development of the town at this site.

5. How to answer question:
1. Examine the OS map. Using evidence from the OS map, describe and explain 3 different aspects of historic settlement.
How to answer question:
Pick 3 different eras of settlement from the map, eg. Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Pre-Christian period, Early Christian Norman settlement etc.
Give examples from each of these periods and give the location by giving a 6 figure grid reference, example a castle from the Norman period.
Finally explain each type of settlement.

6. How to answer question:
2. Describe and explain three patterns of rural settlement evident in the map.
How to answer question:
Pick 3 different patterns of rural settlement from the map.
Explain each type and give location and grid reference.

7. How to answer question:
Study the OS map and explain 3 reasons why the town of _____ developed at this location.
How to answer question:
Talk about three reasons the town developed. Use the following 3 headings:
Tourist attractions
Transport
Other services
You could also discuss about its location if the area had a port/harbour or flat land, river etc.

8. Study the OS map & aerial photo, examine any 3 functions of the town of _______.
How to answer question:
Discuss 3 functions using RICEPOTS;
Residential, recreational, religious, industrial, commercial, educational, port, open space, transport, services
Other (past) functions that can be discussed are bridging point and defensive.

9. Draw a sketch map of the OS map of ______ and include the following;
Draw frame half the scale of original map
Divide into 3 evenly-spaced rows and columns
Title and sub-zone letter
Symbol for North
State scale – 1: 50,000 map, half scale is 1:100,000
Mark coastline and major lakes and town.
Mark and label only what you have been asked for
Use a key to explain your colour code and symbols & give map a title

10. October Mid Term Exam
Human geography topics covered to date.
Topics/possible questions will include;
Population;
Population density & distribution
Causes and effects of overpopulation
Migration;
Migration – donor & receiver countries
Migration - Ethnic & religious issues
Changing patterns of Irish migration
Rural to urban migration – impact on developed countries (Ireland) and impact on developing countries (Brazil).

11. October Mid Term Exam
Settlement – Map Questions;
Describe and explain three different aspects of historic settlement.
Describe and explain three patterns of rural settlement
Examine the development of any 3 functions of the town of ____.
Draw a sketch map of the OS map of ______ and include the following;
Explain 3 reasons why the town of _____ developed at this location.

12. October Mid Term Exam
You will be given 1 structured question with an A,B and C part.
The A part will be short and the B and C is long.
Ordinary level is worth 100 marks and Higher 80 marks
You will be 40 minutes to answer the question.
Answer your question in your geography copy.
This will be taken up and should include all your sample answer questions.