Communities
What are the three types of communities?
Rural, Urban, and Suburban
What is population?
Tokyo, Japan would be considered a Suburban community.
False
Provides light and heat
Sunlight
This includes oceans, rivers, lakes and rainfall.
They all have...
Water
What type of community would New York City be?
Urban Community
Homes are mostly apartment buildings. Stores, banks, offices, museums, and other businesses are packed tightly together. Roads are busy, and people take buses or the subway to get from place to place.
Do suburban communities have a higher or lower population density than rural communities?
Higher
Communities are usually built in places where natural resources are SCARCE
False
Is where plants grow or grow in
Soil
Is food for people but can be food AND habitats for animals
Plants
What community is also known as the country?
Rural community
Homes and buildings are spread far apart. The land is mostly farms, forests, and other natural habitats. Roads are not made to hold a lot of traffic.
What two things determine the population density of an area?
The number of people & The size of the area
The natural resource Air is renewable, meaning it will
never run out.
True
Is used to make things like new technology, roads, and building materials.
Rocks & minerals
Rural communities have a lot of...
Farmland
Many homes are grouped together in neighborhoods. People can walk or drive to stores, schools, parks, and businesses.
Suburban (aka the suburbs)
Which type of community would have a higher population density? Urban or Suburban
Urban
Building roads can have both positive and negative consequences to the environment.
True
Allows people and animals to breathe
Air
This natural resource covers most of Earth’s surface.
Water
Why is diversity in a community important?
Possible answers:
Diversity is important because everyone is different and special. It helps people learn new things and work together in a community.
People are different and that helps us learn from each other. When people share their cultures, ideas, and traditions, the community becomes a better place.
Diversity is important because people are not all the same. It helps us respect others and be kind.
What type of community has a medium population density?
Suburban
People use the subway system to get from place to place in a rural community.
False
Is found inside Earth's crust and used to heat homes, run cars, and provide electricity.
Fossil fuels
We use these living natural resources for food.
1. Rocks and Minerals
OR
2. Plants and Animals
Plants and Animals