Rural Communities Flashcards

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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?

Countryside, farms, animals, farmers, crops, orchards, & corn fields. Small towns that are far apart. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suburban community?

A community that is located near a large city. Suburbs typically surround a large city. Signup and view all the answers

Where do people in the suburbs work?

Many work in the city but they can also work in the suburbs. Signup and view all the answers

What suburban community did you learn about? Describe it.

Levittown, New York located on Long Island. It is located near beaches, parks, stores, and restaurants. Signup and view all the answers

Why do people form communities?

They want to be safe and comfortable. Signup and view all the answers

What helped suburban communities grow?

New Highways helped them grow because people could get to work and back home again. Signup and view all the answers

How was Levittown transformed from a rural to suburban community?

Abraham Levitt built homes on his farms and sold them to soldiers returning from WWII. Schools, parks, stores, and churches were built. Many people from New York moved to Levittown. Signup and view all the answers

What did Levitt include in his suburban community plan?

His plan included small and large families where everyone had a TV and a washing machine. Houses were not far away so neighbors became friends. Signup and view all the answers

What is an urban community?

A community that is in the city. A city has the largest population in that area. Signup and view all the answers

Where is Chicago?

Chicago is in Illinois. It is in the midwest part of the US. It is located on the shore of Lake Michigan. More than 3 million people live in Chicago. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first fur trader to settle in Chicago?

Du Sable Signup and view all the answers

What does Chicago have to offer?

Chicago has many museums like the Art Institute & Field Museum. It has tall buildings like the Willis Tower. It has beaches, parks, and ball parks. There are many stores, banks, and buildings. Signup and view all the answers

How do people get around Chicago?

Buses, cabs, EL, bikes, walking, and cars. Signup and view all the answers

How did downtown Chicago get the name 'the loop'?

The way the trains loop around that area. Signup and view all the answers

How is an urban community different from a rural community?

Rural community has a small population while an urban community has a large population. Rural community is in the countryside with open land while urban has little open land and tall buildings close together. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between rural, suburban, and urban.

Rural: countryside & small population; Suburban: near the city & medium size population; Urban: in the city & large population. Signup and view all the answers

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.