Urban resilience

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/urban-resilience

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scope?Encompasses physical, social, economic, and institutional dimensions of urban environments
2. What is the drivers of development?Climate change, urbanization, technological advancements, and increased frequency of extreme events
3. Why do cities need to be resilient?Because strong cities can protect people, save money, and keep life going when storms, heat, or other problems happen.
4. How do cities become more resilient?They build sturdy buildings, add extra water and power lines, plant trees and gardens, and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency.

Acute Shocks: Sudden, intense disruptive events like earthquakes, floods, or pandemics.
Chronic Stresses: Long-term, ongoing pressures like climate change, poverty, or aging infrastructure.
Adaptive Capacity: The ability of a system to adjust to actual or expected climate stimuli or their effects.