Traffic & Street Problems
What happens when there are too many cars on the road and movement stops for a lot of time.
Traffic Jam
What painted white stripes on a street allow pedestrians to cross safely?
Crosswalk (or Zebra crossing)
What monthly payment do you give a landlord to live in an apartment you do not own?
Rent
What type of pollution is caused by constant loud traffic, construction, and sirens in big cities?
Noise Pollution
What type of large public outdoor space features grass, trees, and walking paths for citizens to relax?
City Park
What phrase describes the busiest hours of the day when people travel to and from work?
Rush Hour
What red, yellow, and green lights control the movement of cars at an intersection?
Traffic Lights
What outdoor platform attached to the wall of an apartment building lets you sit outside?
Balcony
What social problem occurs when people do not have a home and are forced to sleep on city streets?
Homeless or Homelessness
What famous type of stone structure is built to honor a famous person or historic event in a city square?
Monument (or Statue)
What do we call dirty air caused by car exhaust fumes?
Pollution (Smog)
What do you call the spot where two or more city streets meet and cross each other?
Intersection (or Crossroads)
What small one-room apartment combines the bedroom, living room, and kitchen together?
Studio
What crime problem involves people spray-painting unwanted words or drawings on public walls and trains?
Graffiti (or Vandalism)
What building holds historically important objects, artwork, or scientific displays for the public to view?
Museum
What fine or penalty do police leave on your windshield if you park illegally?
Parking Ticket
What raised paved path on the side of a street is meant only for pedestrians?
Sidewalk
What person owns a property and collects rent from the people living inside?
Landlord or Landlady
What term describes the messy build-up of plastic bags, wrappers, and trash left on public sidewalks?
Litter (or Garbage / Rubbish)
What decorative water structure in a city square shoots water into the air?
Fountain
What term describes dangerous holes formed on city road surfaces that need repair?
Potholes
What circular road junction lets drivers enter and exit without stopping at red lights?
Roundabout
What adjective describes an apartment that already comes with sofas, beds, and tables inside?
Furnished
What do we call the problem of having nowhere legal or available to leave your car downtown?
Parking shortage (or Lack of parking) No Parking
What indoor or outdoor venue hosts big sports games, concerts, and live entertainment for thousands of fans?
Stadium (or Arena)