alleryWhat is true of the top of a settlement hierarchy?
AMany small basic settlements
BFew large, specialised ones
COnly temporary camps
DOnly isolated farms
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Few large, specialised ones
1. The hierarchy is shown as a pyramid.
2. Numerous small settlements form the base and provide basic local services.
3. Progressively fewer, larger settlements with more specialised services sit toward the top.
_Source: Wikipedia, Human settlement, Settlement hierarchy_
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