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State five factors which influence nucleated settlement pattern.

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-Farming – irrigation farming e.g. Mwea Tebere.
- Limitations of site, lack of space for expansion.
-Presence of water sources e.g. Oasis in desert.
-Exploitation of natural resources e.g. mining.
-A prime area for defence / cluster together for strength.
- Government policy – settlement schemes.
-Ownership of land in small plots.
- Presence of an industrial plan.
-Security leading to cluster in a more secure area.