Vocabulary
a way to move goods from one place to another
transportation
What kinds of transportation can be found in urban areas?
buses, cars, subways, trains, taxis
Which kind of community is a small college town?
rural
smaller cities surrounding a large city
suburb
How is life in the suburbs different from a rural town?
Suburbs have more people and businesses. Rural towns have more space and some have farms.
Which group do businesses depend on?
workers
number of people living in a place
population
What are some features of an urban community?
lots of people, tall buildings, harbors, subways
Which kind of community is Searcy, Arkansas?
rural
the growing and producing of food
agriculture
How do people in urban and suburban areas rely on rural areas?
Rural areas produce food and other goods for them.
How are Little Rock and Searcy similar?
they depend on each other
the way a community makes and uses goods and services
economy
Why might someone from an urban community visit a rural area?
to go to college, to enjoy outdoor activities, to get away from crowds and city noise.
How are communities different from each other?
they have diffferent people, jobs, and histories.