Urban Resilience and Resilient City Cities Quiz

Which city is known for its palm trees and is home to the Lakers and Clippers?

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• Chicago

• New York

What natural disaster occurred in Japan on March 11, 2011?

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Volcano

• Flood

What was a major cause of the wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025?

• Record heat and drought

• Heavy rainfall

• Earthquake

• Flooding

Which country is famous for sushi and ramen?

• Vietnam

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

What significant event did Typhoon Morakot cause in Taiwan?

• Earthquake

• Wildfires

• Massive flooding

• Severe drought

What is a key feature of a resilient city?

• Weak infrastructure

• Lack of emergency plans

• Strong buildings and infrastructure

• Unprepared communities

What tragic event occurred in Siaolin Village during Typhoon Morakot?

• Fire

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Flooding

What is one of the economic consequences of the Los Angeles wildfires?

• Increased tourism

• Property damage

• Job creation

• Infrastructure improvement

What type of systems are important for urban resilience?

• Unmonitored systems

• Smart systems

• Weak systems

• Old systems

What is the main lesson learned from the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfire?

• Rebuilding is enough

• Preparation is key

• Ignoring warnings

• Avoiding community training