Chapter 5

Reading Notes

5.4 Housing in N.E. Megalopolis

• In densely populated cities, many people live in apartment buildings.

• Apartments are usually stacked on top of each other and side by side

5.4 Housing Life in a small N.E. town

• In small towns and rural areas, most people live in houses. A house usually has more space than an apartment.

• Most people live in houses with yards.

5.5 Employment in N. E. Megalopolis

• Population density also affects the kind of work people do. There are more jobs in cities than in rural areas.

• There are lots of different kinds of jobs in cities.

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5.5 Employment in small N.E. town

• Small towns and rural areas have few businesses. Some people may work on a farm.

• There are usually only a few kinds of jobs in a small town.

5.6 Transportation in N.E. Megalopolis

• City streets are crowded! It’s hard to have a car in a big city.

• People walk or take buses, taxis, and subways.

• Parking in a big city can be difficult and expensive!

5.6 Transportation in a small N.E. Town

• In small towns and rural areas, it is hard to get around without a car.

• Driving is much easier. Traffic is not a problem and parking is usually free.

5.7 Environment in N.E. Megalopolis

• Population density also affects pollution. Pollution is a big problem in urban areas.

• People living in cities throw away mountains of trash each day.

• Air pollution is a big problem as well.

5.7 Environment in small N.E. Town

• In rural areas there are fewer people to cause big pollution problems.

• Air and water are generally cleaner than in cities.

• At night, people can look up and see a million stars.

5.8 Recreation in N. E. Megalopolis

• In cities people find many things to do close to home.

• Go see a baseball game, go to the zoo, go for a walk, or go on a bike ride.

• A city offers many different things to do rain or shine.

5.8 Recreation in a small N. E. Town

• Many people in rural areas enjoy outdoor activities. Many live close to good places to hike and fish in summer.

• In winter they may go skating or skiing.