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What is a rural community?
Rural communities are in the countryside and can be surrounded by farms and open land. Large cities are far away.
What rural community did you read about?
Bridgewater, Virginia (on the North River)
What is community life like in Bridgewater?
Everyone knows each other. Many people farm. Bridgewater has activities like scouting, baseball, and apple picking.
What would you see in a rural community?
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What is a suburban community?
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Where do people in the suburbs work?
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What suburban community did you learn about? Describe it.
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Why do people form communities?
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What helped suburban communities grow?
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How was Levittown transformed from a rural to suburban community?
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What did Levitt include in his suburban community plan?
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What is an urban community?
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Where is Chicago?
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Who was the first fur trader to settle in Chicago?
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What does Chicago have to offer?
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How do people get around Chicago?
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How did downtown Chicago get the name 'the loop'?
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How is an urban community different from a rural community?
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Explain the difference between rural, suburban, and urban.
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Study Notes
Rural Communities
- Characterized by locations in the countryside, often surrounded by farms and open land.
- Example: Bridgewater, Virginia, situated on the North River.
- Community life involves close relationships among residents, with many engaged in farming.
- Activities offered include scouting, baseball, and apple picking.
- Features include farmland, animals, crops, orchards, corn fields, and small towns spaced far apart.
Suburban Communities
- Defined as communities located near large cities, typically surrounding them.
- Residents often find employment in both the city and the suburbs.
- Example: Levittown, New York, on Long Island, known for proximity to beaches, parks, stores, and restaurants.
- Community formation is driven by desires for safety and comfort.
- Growth was aided by new highways, facilitating commuting to work.
Transformation of Levittown
- Transitioned from rural to suburban after WWII under Abraham Levitt's development of homes on former farmlands.
- The community expanded with the addition of schools, parks, stores, and churches, attracting many New Yorkers.
- Led to the emergence of similar suburban communities across the U.S.
Urban Communities
- Defined as communities within city limits, characterized by high population density.
- Chicago serves as an example, located in Illinois by Lake Michigan, with over 3 million residents.
- Notable historical figure: Du Sable, the first fur trader to settle in Chicago.
- The city boasts cultural attractions such as the Art Institute and Field Museum, along with iconic structures like the Willis Tower.
- Transportation options include buses, cabs, EL trains, bikes, walking, and cars.
- The term "the loop" refers to the train routes that encircle downtown Chicago.
Comparison of Community Types
- Rural communities have small populations and are situated in open countryside; urban communities have large populations and minimal open space, featuring tall buildings close together.
- Suburban communities strike a balance between the two, being near cities with medium-sized populations.
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Explore the essential concepts of rural communities through engaging flashcards. Learn about the characteristics of rural areas, specific examples such as Bridgewater, Virginia, and the community life that thrives there. These flashcards are a perfect tool for studying rural geography and community dynamics.