Geography Study Materials and Hand-outs

What is human habitation called? Classification of habitation. What are the principles of establishing settlements? Human Habitation When people gather and permanently reside in a specific place, it is called human habitation. This is the first step in using oneself with nature for movement. The establishment of settlements is the first step in meeting human needs in the environment and protecting oneself from adverse conditions. Different types of human settlements have emerged in various parts of the world based on the diversity of natural conditions. For example, people in polar regions build houses with ice, and in most rural settlements in Bangladesh, you can see houses made of bamboo and thatch. In various cities around the world, modern designs and construction materials are used to create high-rise buildings. With the increasing population, human habitation is growing both in rural and urban areas. Particularly, unplanned urbanization is leading to widespread environmental poll