types of Communities In science the word community refers to living things that live together and rely on one another for survival Humans can be a part of many different kinds of communities Each community affects how its members live their daily lives For instance if you live 4 Rural communities like this one in Colorado sometimes have beautiful scenery
in a city or urban community you could see hundreds of people every day But if you live in a rural community you may see a dozen people every day A city is a Big cities like this one are crowded with many different types of buildings concentrated center of population that includes a variety of workplaces schools and residential buildings Built-up areas called suburbs lie outside the boundaries of most big cities Rural communities are in the countryside They have a lower population than cities and suburbs do Think About It Do you have friends or family members who live in a different type of community than you do 5
Cities A city is a place where people live closely together New York City is the largest city in the United States Other big American cities are Los Angeles Chicago and Houston Toronto is the biggest city in Canada Tokyo Japan has more people than any other metropolitan area in the world A city’s central business district or downtown usually has its tallest office buildings and biggest stores The downtown area is often the oldest part of the city A city usually has one or more areas with The city of Tokyo is part of the huge Tokyo metropolitan area 6
New York City has many famous sites Times Square is famous for its theaters and bright lights factories and warehouses storage buildings outside of downtown Most of the city’s homes lie still farther from downtown Cities usually have a variety of places for entertainment and relaxation These include museums concert halls theaters parks and sports arenas Vocabulary A city’s metropolitan area includes the city itself and other places close by 7
