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Printable 5th grade geography worksheet on settlement patterns with questions about human habitation choices and environmental impact.
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Settlement Patterns

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This printable geography worksheet gives 5th graders five short-answer questions about human settlement patterns. Students consider why people choose certain locations, the appeal of flat and low-lying areas, temperate climates versus extreme climates, and environmental impacts of settlement. Useful for introducing geography units on human populations, landforms, and climate, or as a review for classroom discussion.

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Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated September 2026

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