Ch. 2 Kinds of Communities

How would you describe a rural community?

• The towns are small and far apart.

• The towns are very big.

• The town have many people living in them.

• There are no towns in a rural community.

What are rural communities usually surrounded by?

• many houses.

• open lands and fields.

• deserts and mountains.

• water.

How would you describe the area where Bridgewater is located?

• It is located between two sets of mountains.

• It is located in the Rocky Mountains.

• It is located in a desert in West Africa.

• It is located on the North River in the Shenandoah Valley.

What are some fun things to do in Bridgewater, Virginia?

• go to the beach.

• go to Scouts and 4-H Club.

• visit museums.

• ski down mountains.

Which detail supports the following main idea? If you like sports, Bridgewater is the place for you.

• The 4-H club meets once a month to talk about the farm issues.

• Amy has lots of friends.

• Bridgewater became the name of the town in 1835.

• The Bridgewater All-Star baseball team has won with Virginia state championship.

How is a suburban community different from a rural community?

• Suburban communities have homes.

• Suburban communities have stores.

• Suburban communities are located near large cities.

• Suburban communities have fun thing to do.

Which main idea is supported by the following detail? Levittown is just a train ride from New York City.

• Abraham Levitt began building homes in 1947.

• Levittown, New York, is a suburb of New York City.

• William Levitt helped his father plan and build their community.

• New York City is the largest city in the U.S.

How are Levittown and Wilmington alike?

• They are both located near the Atlantic Ocean.

• They both are rural communities.

• They both are located in North Carolina.

• They both were started by Abraham Levitt.

Why do people form communities?

• They want to live and work where they feel safe and comfortable.

• They like to grow potatoes.

• They want to ride the train to the city.

• They like to listen to concerts.

How did Abraham Levitt and his family change a rural potato farm into a suburb?

• They built many houses, schools, and parks.

• They called their community Island Trees.

• They rode the train to New York City.

• They visited Jones Beach State Park.