Communities

What is a community?

• a group of people who live and work together in one place

• the number of people living in one place

• a way of life shared by members of a group

• the things found in nature that are shared by people

What does the geography of a community include? select 2 answers

• trade

• history

• climate

• technology

• landforms

Railroads have helped the growth of Atlanta, Georgia.

• geography

• transportation

• natural resource

Sun and warm temperatures attract people to Miami, Florida

• geography

• transportation

• natural resource

A copper mine provides jobs for the people of Morenci, Arizona.

• geography

• transportation

• natural resource

How are many communities around the world connected?

Answer explanation

Many communities around the world depend on each other. They buy and sell their natural resources and manufactured products to get the things they want and need

Justin lives in a rural community. Katrina lives in an urban community. Describe two ways their communities are alike and two ways their communities are different

Answer explanation

Justin’s and Katrina’s communities are alike because they have homes where people live and stores and businesses where people get the things they need. However, Justin’s community has a much smaller population than Katrina’s and more land for farming and parks

A large number of people from India recently moved to a community in New Jersey. How will these newcomers help to change this community?

Answer explanation

The newcomers bring their traditions, celebrations, and ways of life with them to the community. These parts of their culture help to shape the community

New Orleans, Louisiana, developed as an important trading port at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Explain how geography and natural resources helped to shape this community.

Answer explanation

New Orleans developed near water, which is a part of its geography as well as a natural resource. Settlers were able to get the water they needed for drinking, cooking, and growing crops because of its location. Its location also allowed the city an easy way to transport people and goods around the world. Many jobs were created as the city became an important shipping and trading center