What is urban?

Urban means something is connected to or like a city, where lots of people live close together.

Imagine you're playing in your neighborhood park and suddenly see a big group of kids coming from the other side, that’s like being in a city. There are more people, more buildings, and more roads than in a small town.

Like a busy playground

In a city, it's like being in the middle of a super busy playground with lots of swings, slides, and friends all around. There are buildings that go up high, like giant blocks stacked on top of each other, and streets where cars zoom by, just like how you might race your bike with your friend.

More people, more things

In an urban place, there are lots of people living close together. That means more stores, schools, parks, and even more traffic! It's like having a huge family all in one place, everyone is near each other, but also doing their own thing every day.

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  1. A city with lots of people and buildings
  2. A busy downtown area full of traffic
  3. A place where many people live close together

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