Community Quiz

What is a community?

• A group of people who share a similar space

• A single person living alone

• A type of animal group

• A place where only families live

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Match the following communities with their descriptions.

• The people you live with and are related to.

• A wild forest

• An uninhabited piece of land surrounded by water.

• A distant country

• An ecosystem with diverse flora and fauna.

• A deserted island

• A nation that is far away from where you live.

• Your family

Match the following groups with their members.

• Friend circle

• People from another city

• Family gathering

• Just your family

• Out-of-town visitors

• Other students and teachers

• School community

• Only your friends

People form communities to (a)  

• To live alone

• To share resources and meet needs

• To avoid helping each other

• To create more problems

Answer explanation

People form communities primarily to share resources and meet needs, fostering cooperation and support among members. The other options do not reflect the fundamental purpose of community formation.

What is one reason early communities in America were formed?

• To practice religion freely

• To avoid making friends

• To have more parties

• To build bigger houses

Answer explanation

One reason early communities in America were formed was to practice religion freely. Many settlers sought refuge from religious persecution, leading to the establishment of communities where they could worship without fear.

What do laws in a community help to create?

• Chaos and disorder

• Order and protection

• More problems

• Less safety

Answer explanation

Laws in a community help to create order and protection by establishing rules that govern behavior, ensuring safety, and resolving conflicts, which prevents chaos and disorder.

Community members work together to improve by (a)  

• By ignoring each other

• By working alone

• By helping each other and volunteer

• By not following rules

Answer explanation

Community members improve by helping each other and volunteering, fostering collaboration and support. The other options, like ignoring each other or not following rules, do not contribute to community improvement.

This question has a diagram.

Answer explanation

The diagram provides crucial information that helps identify the correct choice. Analyzing the elements in the diagram allows for a clear understanding of the relationships or processes involved, leading to the right answer.

What happens to communities as they grow?

• They stay the same.

• Their needs change.

• They disappear.

• They become smaller.

Answer explanation

As communities grow, their needs change due to factors like population increase, economic development, and cultural diversity. This evolution requires adaptation in resources, services, and infrastructure to meet the new demands.

What do larger cities need more of?

• Trees and flowers

• Buildings, roads, and power

• Beaches and parks

• Farms and fields

Answer explanation

Larger cities require more infrastructure to support their population, including buildings for housing and businesses, roads for transportation, and power for energy needs. Thus, the correct answer is buildings, roads, and power.