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Best site for a settlement summary

1. L______________F___________ are important when deciding where to build a settlement.

2. Location Factors can be weighted, that is some factors are m______ i________________ than others. W_______ will be given a high weighting because it is needed every day, and it is h________ and b_______ to carry far.

3. Location Factors will c _________over time, for example in the Stone Age villagers had to be s_____ s___________ and so factors regarding farming, building materials as well as d__________ were very important.

4. Today villagers do not have to be self sufficient nor is defence an important factor, instead good t____________ l________ and a pleasant environment are important together with having a _______________ such as good shopping, hospitals and schools nearby.

Stick the above note into your book and fill in the missing words from the choice below:

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