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• WHAT is a rural or urban community?

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• Students identify, compare and contrast distinguishing features of urban and rural communities.

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• WHAT geographic and environmental factors influence the development of urban and rural communities?

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• HOW do urban and rural communities interact with each other and the environment to meet human needs?

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