
Neighbourhood
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9th - 12th Grade
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ilona sprice
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Settlements
By ilona sprice
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Town vs city
Feature | State City (Valstspilsēta) (City) | Municipality Town (Novada pilsēta) (Town) |
Population | Generally must have at least 25,000 residents (though some historical cities fall below this number). | Generally requires a population of at least 2,000 residents. |
Development | Must have highly developed infrastructure, well-developed commercial districts, public utilities, and social infrastructure. | Must be a center of culture and commerce with a developed architectural infrastructure and street grid. |
Designation | Granted status by the Latvian Parliament (Saeima). There are currently 10 of these settlements. | Granted status by the Latvian Parliament (Saeima). There are currently 71 of these settlements. |
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
If a location is urban, it is...
outside towns and cities
far away from main centres of population
within towns and cities
by a sea or an ocean
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Village or a hamlet?
Which do you think is smaller?
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Multiple Choice
Do not have facilities such as shops, religious buildings etc
Hamlet
City
Conurbation
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Multiple Choice
Which of the settlements below is not rural?
Village
City
Hamlet
Isolated dwelling
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outskirt or suburbs
Suburbs are residential areas that are situated on the periphery of a city (the "sub" means "under" or "near").
"The outskirts refer to the outer edges or margins of a city or town, bordering the surrounding countryside or rural areas.
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Multiple Choice
an area on the edge of a large city, usually where city workers live with their families
The English Island
no idea
suburb
outskirts
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Multiple Choice
the outer area of a village , town, or city
outskirt
outcast
no idea
Felipe doesn't know
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Local government
city / village /town council
municipality community
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Multiple Choice
A group of people living together in a place is called......
school
community
neighbourhood
room-mates
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amenities vs utilities
Feature | Utilities | Amenities |
Definition | Essential services required to make a property functional and livable. | Desirable, "extra" features that enhance the quality of life, comfort, or attractiveness of a property. |
Examples | Electricity, gas, water, sewage/septic, and often trash collection. | Swimming pool, fitness center/gym, clubhouse, in-unit laundry, granite countertops, or a dog park. |
Necessity | Generally considered must-haves for a functioning home. | Generally considered nice-to-haves (perks). |
Billing | Usually metered and billed monthly based on consumption (though sometimes included in rent). | Usually included in the cost of the rent or purchase price (e.g., you don't pay per hour for the pool). |
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Multiple Choice
Name three common apartment amenities.
Swimming pool, fitness center, and laundry facilities.
Bowling alley
Movie theater
Tennis court
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Multiple Choice
Name two amenities that are commonly found in luxury apartments.
fitness center, swimming pool
laundry room
movie theater
tennis court
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Multiple Choice
Is the ministry of education is a public utility?
Yes
No
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Multiple Choice
Condominiums feature ___________ such as security, landscaping, pools, fitness rooms, etc.
AMENITIES
security deposit
credit check
taxes
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Multiple Choice
Heat, electricity, gas, water, internet, cable are examples of...
amenities
duplexes
utilities
security deposits
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for a city that uses technology and data to improve the quality of life for its citizens?
High-tech city
Smart city
Futuristic city
Green city
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for energy that comes from sources that are naturally regenerated, like wind or solar power?
Clean energy
Renewable energy
Fossil fuels
Non-renewable energy
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Multiple Choice
What do we call the process of designing and managing the physical layout of a city?
Urbanization
Urban development
Urban planning
Urban design
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for vehicles that can drive themselves without human intervention?
Self-driving cars
Autonomous vehicles
Smart cars
Hybrid cars
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for the ability that allow machines to do tasks that normally require human intelligence, like visual recognition or virtual assistance?
Robotics
Automation
Artificial intelligence
Machine learning
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Multiple Choice
What do we call the parts of a city that are covered in vegetation, like parks or gardens?
a) Green spaces
Green infrastructure
Urban forests
Eco-parks
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for a city that is designed to minimize its impact on the environment and maximize its use of renewable resources?
Sustainable city
Green city
Eco-city
Carbon-neutral city
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that a person, organization, or product is responsible for?
Carbon footprint
Greenhouse gas effect
Climate change impact
Environmental impact
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for the physical structures that are needed to support a city's operations, like roads, buildings, and utilities?
Infrastructure
Superstructure
Urban network
Civic amenities
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for something that is very new and different, and represents a break from traditional ways of doing things?
Innovative
Avant-garde
Progressive
Groundbreaking
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