UNIT: ECONOMICS
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Land Use
WEEK 28
PEOPLE AND PLACES
People form communities based on how they use the land. When many people want to live in one location, the land is known as an urban area. Urban areas can also be called cities. In cities, buildings for business and homes are developed to be close together. Tall buildings with many floors or stories are built so many people can live on smaller pieces of land. Transportation in urban areas is organized to move as many people and goods as possible in and out of the city. There is less land available to grow food in urban areas. Food for many people has to be brought into the city. Urban Communities
Highlight two characteristics of an urban community.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
How does land use influence change in communities?
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