Types of Communities

Which of the following describes an URBAN community?

• low population
• quiet
• places are far apart
• very tall buildings and places are very close together

Which of the following describes a RURAL community?

• low population
• loud, crowded
• places are very close together
• tall buildings

What would you find in a rural community? 

• water park
• farms
• tall buildings
• a subway

What would you find in an urban community?

• rows of houses with yards
• large cities with tall buildings
• farms with crops and animals

Lots of space, country roads,   farms are characteristics of  __.

• an urban community
• a suburban community
• a rural community
• the water cycle

This is a large city with many people, cars, and buildings.  The buildings are close together.

• urban
• suburban
• rural

This is an area with a lot of open farmland.  People need to drive a distance to stores, schools, and parks.

• urban
• suburban
• rural

Sarah owns a dairy farm. She has three dozens cows that she has to feed and care for. Every day she milks the cows and sells milk to the supermarkets all over her state. Sarah works in a _______________ community.

• rural
• suburban
• urban
• busy

When Greg goes to work, he cleans the window on tall skyscrapers. His job is not meant for people who are afraid of high places! Greg works in a _______ community. 

• urban
• suburban
• rural
• farming

What is a community?

• A place where people live, work and play.
• Something you use to help you in school.
• An app you play on an IPAD.
• A very tall building.