Urban and rural areas An introduction. What is an urban area? built-up area.
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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