1. Factors Influencing Where People Settle

2. Climate
Moderate climate

3. Natural Resources
Abundance of resources
Fertile soil for farming

4. Bodies of Water Near water Provides: Food
Water for drinking and irrigation
Transportation

5. Landforms Flat, low lying land
(Rugged land tends to have lower populations)

6. Level of Technology
Higher levels of technology = new areas of settlement

7. Transportation Routes
More transportation routes = more trade and more areas to settle

8. Urbanization
Movement of people from rural (countryside) areas to urban (city) areas
Started during the industrial revolution
Caused by people looking for work

9. Economic Activities The more eco. activities available:
the more jobs that are available
the more resources available
the more money available