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Types of Communities

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Our Community and Communities Around the World · British Columbia, Canada

Lesson Summary

Communities can be grouped by size, location, and what the people there do for work.

Explanation

Some communities are centered around farming, fishing, or mining. Others are built around factories or businesses. Some communities focus on tourism, where visitors come to see interesting places. The geography of a place often shapes what kind of community grows there. A coastal town may become a fishing community, while a community in flat farmland may focus on growing crops.

Practice Questions

Q1: Name a type of community based on what people do for work.
Answer: A farming community, a fishing community, or a mining community.
Q2: How does geography shape a community?
Answer: The land and resources in an area help decide what jobs people have and how the community grows.
Q3: What is a tourism community?
Answer: A community where many people work in jobs that serve visitors who come to see interesting places.
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