Lesson 61 of 84 · U.S. Regions
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostUrban and Rural Areas by Region
Urban and rural areas are very different from each other.
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Find it on the map. Then find what makes it special.
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Borders move. Mountains don't.
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Then & Now
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Urban and rural areas are very different from each other. Urban areas are cities where many people live close together. They have lots of buildings, shops, and public transportation. In contrast, rural areas are countryside locations with fewer people and more open space, like farms and forests. Each region of the U.S. has both urban and rural areas, and they help make our country diverse and interesting.
Key Facts
Urban areas are densely populated and have many buildings.
Rural areas are less populated and often have farms.
Different regions in the U.S. have varying amounts of urban and rural spaces.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an urban area?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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