Changes to the Town

How does a new factory change the small town?

• The factory helps the town grow.

• The factory pollutes the town.

• The factory helps plant more trees.

Why do people move to Val's small town?

• to work at the new factory

• to live in a small town

• to become farmers

Why is working at the factory a nice job for Val's dad?

• He lives near his job and does not use as much gas to drive his car.

• He gets paid a huge amount of money.

• He gets three days off from work.

Which of the following statements are TRUE when a town is growing?

Select all that apply:

• More people will go eat at restaurants.

• More people will shop at the stores.

• Businesses are making money.

• People lose jobs.

What other stores might open in the town as it grows?

Select all that apply:

• new restaurants and shopping centers

• banks

• gas stations

• no stores will open

Why are there more jobs in Val's town?

• There are more businesses hiring.

• There are less businesses hiring.

• There are no jobs in the town.

What was built in response to the growing need of places to live for more people as the town grows?

Select all that apply:

• houses

• apartments

• hospitals

What do you call a group of houses in an area?

• neighborhood

• family

• city

If there are more people moving in to a town, what will happen?

• More houses will be built and stores will open.

• Few houses are built.

• More people will be farmers

True or False: As the population grows, the town also grows to address the need of the people.

• True

• False