Comparing Communities Urban, Rural, and Suburban
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Objective
I can compare and contrast the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban communities.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An urban community is large and highly populated, with tall buildings and lots of traffic.
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A suburban community is located near a city, with less traffic, smaller buildings, and spacious homes.
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A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland and natural scenery.
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Practice
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Which type of community is characterized by a high population density and tall buildings?
Describe one characteristic that distinguishes a suburban community from an urban community.
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“Compare and contrast urban and rural communities. Give at least one characteristic that is unique to each and one characteristic they might share.”
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