
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Communities
7th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast urban, suburban, and rural communities and identify examples of each on a map or globe.
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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 and smaller buildings than an urban community.
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A rural community has very few people and buildings and mainly consists of farmland.


