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• A Settlement is a place where people live. It can be a small village, a town or a large city.

• All settlements started as a village. Some settlements grew becoming towns and cities. Other settlements stayed as villages or disappeared.

• Some settlements grew because of industry. These are known as Industrial settlements.

• Some settlements grew to trade between different countries. These are known as Ports.

• Some settlements grew so people could buy and sell goods. These are called Market settlements.

• Some settlements became areas where people went on holiday to play and relax. These settlements are called Resorts.