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Human Settlements: Definition & Functions
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Settlements
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1. Protection
2. Pooled Economies
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Content: He likes to build things and create things by hand. But he's not so good at cooking, first aid, or other things. Andy, on the other hand, is a doctor who is also a very good cook. But he can't build a birdhouse! Settlements allow people to pool their talents to create an economy where everyone can do what they are good at, and no one is left out in the cold. For example, without a settlement where he could go to his local doctor, Jerome might end up with a lovely house that he built, but be in trouble if he hurts himself, because he doesn't know how to treat it. 3. Shared Natural Resources
While pooling talents is a good thing, settlements also help people share natural resources. For example, it's more efficient to grow a lot of corn to feed many people, than to grow just a little to feed one family. It also makes more sense for people who use wood or coal to have a large amount that they can distribute across the settlement, than for them to try to get just enough for one or two people.