Vocabulary
Rural
Urban/Suburban
Communities
HodgePodge
100
The number of people living in an area is called the __________________________.
Population
100
Searcy, Arkansas is a ________________ community.
Rural
100
Businesses depend on ______________.
workers
100
What are some methods of transportation in urban areas?
trains, buses, taxis, ferry, subway
100
What month is it?
February
200
The movement of people and goods
Transportation
200
Many people in rural communities work in ___________________, growing and producing food.
agriculture
200
Many urban areas grew because they were close to a __________________ that allowed ships to load and unload goods.
harbor
200
What are some methods of transportation in suburban areas?
cars, bikes, walking, buses
200
What is Mrs. Massaro's favorite color?
purple
300
Tall buildings that provide a place for a lot of businesses and for people to work.
Skyscrapers
300
A rural are is best described as a _________________ town.
college
300
Because a lot of people drive cars, many suburbs are built near ______ and __________.
roads and highways
300
What are some features of an urban community?
many people, many businesses, skyscrapers, traffic, apartment buildings
300
One reason more businesses are moving to the suburbs is because ________________.
It costs less to run a business there.
400
The way a community makes and uses goods and services.
Economy
400
The communities of Searcy, Arkansas and Little Rock are similar because both ___________________.
depend on each other
400
How is life in the suburbs different from life in a rural town?
Suburban areas have more people and businesses. Rural towns have more space and have some farms.
400
What holiday is next?
St. Patrick's Day
500
This area surrounds a large city....
Suburban area
500
How are communities different from each other?
They have different people, jobs, and histories.
500
People in suburbs travel to large cities nearby because there are more choices of _____________ and _______________.
Museums and theaters
500
How do people in urban and suburban areas depend on rural communities?
Urban and suburban areas depend on rural communities because they depend on the goods produced in rural areas.
500
Why might someone from an urban community visit a rural area?
to go to college, enjoy outdoor activities, get away from crowds and people, get away from city noise
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