Ch. 1 What Are Communities

What is a community?

• where people live, work, and have fun together.

• where people go to work.

• where people visit on vacation.

• where people cross a bridge over the Rio Grande.

Where is the community of El Paso, Texas located?

• in a desert region

• near beautiful lakes

• between two sets of mountains

• where two rivers meet

Which tells something about the history of El Paso, Texas?

• Carlos lives in the community of El Paso, Texas.

• El Paso means "the Pass."

• It was first settled by Native Americans and then by the Spanish.

• People work and have fun together in El Paso.

Which details supports the following main idea? There are many fun things to do and see in El Paso.

• El Paso is more than 400 years old.

• Letter carriers deliver the mail in El Paso.

• Carlos parents vote for people who want to help the community.

• From Rim Road you can see into Mexico for miles.

How are Denver, Colorado, and Wilmington, North Carolina, alike?

• They are both located in the Rocky Mountains.

• They both are near Bald Head Island.

• They both were settled by Native Americans.

• Gold brought prospectors to both communities.

In which state is Astoria located?

• Oregon

• North Carolina

• Colorado

• Texas

Which main idea does the following detail support? Farming communities are located in areas with rich soil.

• Anna's cousins live in Denver

• Communities are located in special places.

• Anna lives in Astoria.

• Astoria is almost 200 years old.

Which detail supports the following main idea? The Pacific Ocean is important to the community of Astoria.

• Astoria is on the other side of the United States from Wilmington.

• Astoria holds a special celebration in June.

• People in Astoria like to fish, swim, boat, and ride the waves.

• Astoria has many historical museums to visit.

How would you best describe the area where Wilmington is located?

• It is between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean.

• It is a dot on a map.

• It was first settled by Native Americans.

• It is where Anna's grandparents live.

Who settled in Wilmington after the Native Americans?

• Texans

• Arapaho

• English

• Norwegians