Urban and rural areas

An introduction

What is an urban area?

• built-up area

What kinds of buildings can you see in urban areas?

• factories

What kinds of buildings can you see in urban areas?

• Residential buildings

What kinds of buildings can you see in urban areas?

• offices

What other things can you find in urban areas?

• Highways & main roads

What is a rural area?

• countryside

What can we find in the countryside?

• farmlands

What can we find in the countryside?

• Country parks

Compare the buildings found in urban and rural areas.

Consider:

• Number of buildings

• Building height

• Population density

• Open spaces

• Air pollution