New Settlement Patterns (i) Name one country where polders are found - Junior Cycle Geography - Question 3A - 2016

New settlements were created on polders primarily due to the need for additional agricultural land. As the population increased, the demand for food production intensified, leading to the reclamation of land from water and the establishment of settlements to support agricultural activities.

1. Settlements on polders often feature linear village layouts, where houses and farms are aligned along dikes or roads that run parallel to the canals.

2. The architecture of houses in polder areas is usually adapted to the wet environment, including raised foundations to prevent flooding.