Why are cities where they are?? The usual reason was access to water and fertile land Other reasons: –Near a railway –Near a major highway –Close to natural resources Such as fish, forests, and minerals

Communities Across Canada Every major city in Canada moved through the following URBAN HIERARCHY, or ranking according to size: Hamlet – village – town – city Smallest largest

Hamlet A hamlet is the smallest kind of settlement, with about eight or ten buildings. The services that a hamlet provides are very limited… it might have a gas station.

Village A village typically has between 200 and 800 people. People travel to villages to buy things that they cannot find in their local hamlet.

Town Towns are communities with a population of 1000 to people. Most towns have a main shopping area and provide everything that the residence need.

City A city has a population of or more people. Most Canadians live in large cities. All cities provide more goods and services than do towns, including luxury items.

High-order good Something (goods) only available in cities. Luxury cars, high end clothing, electronics…

Low-order good Something (goods) that can be found anywhere Bread, milk, chocolate…

Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) Many of Canada’s cities have grown so big that there is no rural area between them and neighbouring communities. These areas are called CMA’s and include:all the villages, towns and smaller cities near the major urban centre. CMA’s all have more than people.

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City Life vs. Country Life: Which is Better?

ASSIGNMENT Make a chart to compare life in the city with life in a rural area. Where would you prefer to live? Why?

CITY LIFE COUNTRY LIFE I would prefer to live in the _______ because…______________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________