Understanding Communities

What is a community?

• A community is a group of individuals who share common interests or goals.

• A community is a collection of random objects.

• A community is a single individual living alone.

• A community is a type of animal species.

Can you name one type of community?

• Sports community

• Cultural community

• Neighborhood community

• Online community

What are some characteristics of a community?

• Limited resources

• Strict hierarchy

• Isolation from others

• Shared interests, social interactions, sense of belonging, common goals, geographical proximity.

What is an urban community?

• A rural community with few inhabitants

• An industrial zone with factories and warehouses

• An urban community is a densely populated area where people live and interact, typically within a city or town.

• A suburban area with large houses

What is a rural community?

• A rural community is a small population area located outside urban centers, often centered around agriculture and natural resources.

• A rural community is a large metropolitan city.

• A rural community is primarily focused on industrial development.

• A rural community is a densely populated urban area.

Name one feature of an urban community.

• Limited public transportation

• Rural lifestyle

• Low population density

• High population density

Name one feature of a rural community.

• Industrial factories

• Agricultural activities

• Urban development

• High population density

How do urban communities differ from rural communities?

• Urban communities have more farmland than rural communities.

• Rural communities have higher population density than urban communities.

• Urban communities are primarily focused on agriculture.

• Urban communities differ from rural communities in population density, economic activities, access to services, and social structures.

What is one example of an urban community?

• Miami

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Chicago

What is one example of a rural community?

• A suburban neighborhood

• A small farming town

• An industrial area

• A bustling city center