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