Factors influencing the location of a settlement *IGCSE*

Factors influencing the location of a settlement
Nodal Points	Where two valleys/ rivers join
Shelter	Shelter from the wind, north facing to attract sun
Dry point site	A dry point in a relatively dry area e.g. an island in a lake
Wet point site	A wet point in a relatively dry area e.g. a spring
Fuel supply	For heating or cooking
Defence	A river or a steep hill
Building Supplies	Clay, stone, wood
Food supplies	Animals, richness of the soil
Bridging points	Narrow enough for a bridge