Urban, Rural, and Suburban Communities

Urban, Rural, and Suburban Communities

7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can compare and contrast the characteristics of urban, rural, and suburban communities.

  • 1

    An urban community is large and highly populated, with tall buildings and lots of traffic.

  • 2

    A suburban community is located near a city, is less populated than an urban community, and may involve commuting for work.

  • 3

    A rural community has very few people and buildings, mainly consisting of farmland and natural scenery.