Grade 3 Harcourt Social Studies Chapter 2

What are some features commonly found in a community?

• Mountains, beaches, and deserts

• Skyscrapers, factories, and airports

• Rivers, lakes, and oceans

• Some features commonly found in a community are schools, parks, libraries, stores, and houses.

How are rural communities different from urban communities?

• Rural communities have higher population density, more infrastructure, and different types of jobs compared to urban communities.

• Rural communities have lower population density, less infrastructure, and different types of jobs compared to urban communities.

• Rural communities have the same population density, infrastructure, and types of jobs compared to urban communities.

• Rural communities have higher population density, more infrastructure, and the same types of jobs compared to urban communities.

What are some examples of urban transportation?

• Examples of urban transportation include rocket ships and unicorns.

• Examples of urban transportation include hot air balloons and skateboards.

• Examples of urban transportation include elephants and kangaroos.

• Examples of urban transportation include buses, subways, taxis, and bicycles.

What are some characteristics of suburban communities?

• Some characteristics of suburban communities include larger houses, quieter streets, and more green space.

• Tiny houses, noisy streets, and no greenery

• Taller buildings, crowded streets, and no green space

• Smaller houses, busy streets, and less green space

What are some examples of neighborhoods in a community?

• Mountains, lakes, forests

• Shopping malls, airports, train stations

• Beaches, amusement parks, movie theaters

• Suburbs, downtown, residential areas

How do people in rural communities typically travel?

• By using submarines or boats

• By using jetpacks or flying cars

• By walking, using bicycles, or riding animals such as horses or donkeys.

• By using skateboards or rollerblades

What are some common services found in a community?

• Beaches, ski resorts, and amusement parks

• Some common services found in a community are schools, hospitals, police stations, fire stations, libraries, parks, and grocery stores.

• Movie theaters, bowling alleys, and shopping malls

• Zoos, aquariums, and art galleries

What are some challenges faced by urban communities?

• Abundance of green spaces, low population density, clean air

• Clean air, spacious roads, low population density

• Lack of technology, shortage of buildings, limited transportation options

• Pollution, overcrowding, traffic congestion, lack of green spaces

What are some advantages of living in a suburban community?

• Some advantages of living in a suburban community include more space, quieter environment, and a sense of community.

• Higher crime rates

• No sense of community

• Limited access to amenities

How do people in urban communities typically get around?

• Public transportation, walking, biking, or using ride-sharing services.

• Teleporting

• Riding elephants

• Using jetpacks