Understanding Community Types

What is a community?

• A place where people work

• A place where people live together

• A playground

• A school

Why is New York City called 'the city that never sleeps'?

• It has many parks

• It's very quiet at night

• People are always working

• Bright lights stay on all night

Which type of community is known for having many tall buildings?

• Forest

• Urban

• Rural

• Suburban

Where do most people in urban communities live?

• In detached houses

• In mobile homes

• In apartments

• On farms

What do people often do when they live in a suburban community and work in the city?

• Cycle

• Walk to work

• Commute

• Work from home

What is a common feature of suburban communities?

• Skyscrapers

• Many buses and trains

• Large backyards

• Lots of apartments

Which community is likely to have homes very far apart from each other?

• Rural

• Coastal

• Suburban

• Urban

What type of area mainly consists of farmland?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

• Industrial

What is NOT a typical feature of a rural community?

• Tall buildings

• Farmland

• Grassy plains

• Small houses

What can you see in your community that tells you what type of community it is?

• Animals

• Buildings and traffic

• All of the above

• Schools