Changes in Urban Communities

Changes in Urban Communities

Changes in Urban Communities

Urban communities, or cities with a large population, have changed greatly in the past 100 years. Urban areas grew with people moving there to work. These people needed places to live so more buildings were built for housing. Buildings grew taller because more people could live and work in taller buildings. Really tall buildings are called skyscrapers. Most people live in apartments or houses that are attached to one another.

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What is an urban area?

• A small town with few people

• A city with many people and buildings

• A farm with crops and animals

• A forest with trees and wildlife

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What change happened in cities over the past 100 years?

• Cities became smaller

• More people moved to cities

• All buildings were torn down

• Cars were banned

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Why did buildings in cities grow taller?

• To look pretty

• To be closer to the clouds

• So more people could live and work in them

• Because they were cheaper to build

Multiple Choice

Where do most people in cities live?

• In separate houses with large yards

• In tents in the park

• In apartments or connected houses

• In underground homes

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What type of housing is common in urban areas?

• Log cabins

• Beach houses

• Connected homes

• Farm houses

Transportation 100 years ago in cities was changing quickly. People usually walked, but cars were becoming popular. With more cars on the road, traffic quickly became a problem. Traffic signals and traffic signs had to be installed. Today, other forms of transportation are used. Some cities have subways which allow people to travel underground. People also ride on buses and trains throughout the cities. Many people in large cities don't even own cars. They use public transportation and use cabs or other ride-share services. Better transportation has allowed people to work further from their homes. People are not limited to walking to their jobs.

Multiple Choice

How did people mainly travel in cities 100 years ago?

• By walking

• By airplane

• By subway

• By motorcycle

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What needed to be added when more cars came to cities?

• More parks

• Traffic signals and signs

• More houses

• More stores

Multiple Choice

Which statement about modern city transportation is true?

• Everyone must own a car

• People can only walk to work

• Many people use buses and trains

• Cars are not allowed in cities

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Why can people work far from their homes now?

• Because cities are smaller

• Because jobs are closer

• Because there are no jobs nearby

• Because of different transportation options

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What helps people get around in large cities today?

• Transportation services

• Horse and buggy

• Hot air balloons

• Sailing ships

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