Communities # 1
Communities # 2
Urban Communities
Rural Communities
Suburban Communities
100
In the early days why did people rush to Denver, Colorado? And, did this make the city grow or become smaller?
Gold was found in the mountains.
People rushed to the area and the city grew.
100
A _____ has the largest population in an area.
A. city
B. farm
C. neighborhood
What is a city.
100
_______ means to carry people or things from place to place.
A. Transportation
B. Population
C. Community
What is Transportation.
100
Why do you think people moved into Sussex County, New Jersey?
Mining, Agriculture (farming), tourism/recreation (mountain creek)
100
Which community tends to have a lot of neighborhoods, public schools, and shopping centers?
a. rural community
b. suburban community
c. a large urban community
d. a small town close to the beach
b. suburban community
200
True or False
Communities can get bigger or smaller over time?
TRUE
Bonus points if you can give an example
200
Why do people form communities?
They want to live and work where they feel comfortable
200
Which of the following would you NOT do for fun in an urban community?
A. Visit a museum
B. Go to the theater
C. Pick apples at an orchard
What is pick apples at an orchard.
200
In a rural community, houses are ______.
A. close together
B. far apart
C. neither, most people live in apartments
What is far apart.
200
Why might someone want to move from an urban community to a suburb?
a. because they want to live in skyscrapers
b. because they want to live in a less crowded area
c. because they want to become farmers
b. because they want to live in a less crowded area.
300
Name 2 ways that people can improve their community.
Cleaning up local parks, volunteering, supporting local businesses, donating to charities, helping neighbors or those in need
300
Hundreds of years ago, transportation over ______________ was the easiest way to travel long distances.
A. Land
B. Water
C. Air (sky)
Water
300
What forms of transportation are specifically found in the city?
Buses, taxis or subway systems
300
Many rural communities are surrounded by...
open lands and fields
300
Which of the following places is where someone can solve problems?
a. city hall
b. fire station
c. a school
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
400
What is a reason why people flock to Fort Lauderdale, Florida beaches during the winter?
It's average winter temperatures (74 degrees)
400
What is 1 reason why Fairbanks Alaska has stayed a small city community?
Freezing winters (-4.5 degrees F)
400
Why do people come to work in a city?
There are many department stores, banks, and office buildings they are able to work in
400
What is a rural community?
the towns are small and far apart
400
In a suburban community, most houses are ______.
A. far apart
B. close together
C. neither, people live in apartments.
close together
500
Why may people move to a community?
A new job, bigger/smaller house, better community, etc.
500
Why did early settlers needed water close by?
for drinking, cooking, and watering crops.
500
Why are many cities located near bodies of water?
to transport goods
500
Why are rural communities important?
farm animals and crops
500
True or False.
A suburban community offers the same opportunities for business (jobs) and activities (movie theaters, parks, community centers) as an urban community.
True