Rural
Rural areas have a _________ population.
low, small
What is carrying people or things from place to place?
Transportation
What is a law?
A rule that tells people how to behave in their communities.
What is the name of the map tool that shows direction?
Compass rose
Where do many people who live in the suburbs work
People who live in the suburbs often work in the city.
What is the reason why people create communities?
A desire to feel save and be with others who are similar to them.
A ___________ is an official member of a community, state or country.
Citizen.
Maps usually have a box with symbols and words in it. The symbols tell about what is on the map. What is this called?
A key or legend.
What is a place where peole live, work, and have fun together?
A community.
Mechanicsville, the town where our school is located, is what type of community?
Rural
Suburban areas have a ___________ population.
medium size
Urban areas have a __________ population.
high, large
What is the place where something can be found?
Location
Why is it important to have laws and rules?
Rules keep people safe and happy.
Where is a rural community found?
Far from the city, in the countryside where the farms and towns are far apart.
In what type of community does Mrs. Taylor live in?
Suburban.
Where are urban communities found?
Urban communities are in cities.
What is term for the number of people in an area?
Population.
What kinds of places can you go to in the city that you can't in the countryside?
Museums, parks, theaters, shopping centers.
In what ways are communities differnt?
Answers will vary.
Where is a suburban community found?
A suburban community found near a larger city.
What types of transportation do people use in urban areas?
Many people get around in the city by using cars, trains, subways, buses, bicycles and walking.
What is the study of Earth and the features of the land?
Geography.
Classrooms are similar to communities, in what way?
They have rules and jobs. They have places to play and eat.