Rectangular settlement patterns are typically found in urban areas, where land is divided into regular blocks and lots.

Linear settlement patterns can be found along rivers, roads, railroads, or any other linear feature that provides access to resources or transportation.

Clustered settlement patterns are often found in hilly areas, where houses are built close together for protection and to conserve space.

Dispersed settlement patterns are often found in areas with subsistence agriculture, where farmers live on their own land and produce food primarily for their own consumption.

Government policies are more likely to influence urban settlement patterns, such as zoning regulations and land use planning.

Rural-to-urban migration can lead to urban sprawl, which is the uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural areas.

Religious beliefs can influence rural settlement patterns, such as the location of churches or temples and the orientation of houses.

The Black Death, the Industrial Revolution, and the Great Depression are all examples of historical events that can influence rural settlement patterns.

Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become more urbanized.

Rural-to-urban migration is the process by which people move from rural areas to urban areas.

Urban sprawl is the process by which urban areas expand into surrounding rural areas.

Gentrification is the process by which wealthy people move into and renovate rundown urban areas.

Suburbanization is the process by which people move from urban areas to suburban areas.

Urbanization is the process by which rural areas become more like urban areas.

Rural-to-urban migration is the process by which people move from suburban areas to rural areas.