Communautés urbaines et rurales enables students to discover the distinguishing features of urban and rural communities and to understand how human needs are met through the interdependence of the environment and the community. The resource provides opportunities for comparisons between urban and rural areas with regards to land use, natural resources, transportation, and buildings and structures. It also provides insights on the reasons for the location of various communities. This visually attractive student resource also has a strong focus on skills development.