1.3 The Island Arc of Japan

1.3 The Island Arc of Japan

archipelago

closely related group of islands

eruption

an explosion of steam and lava from a volcano

tsunami

a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions

The Island Arc of Japan

A Mountainous Land

A Mountainous Land

A Crowded Country

coatal plain

a flat, low-lying piece of land next to the ocean

agriculture

includes both growing and harvesting crops and raising animals

raw materials

material or a product in its natural or original state, before processing or assembling.

industry

making goods or products from raw materials

Limited Natural Resources

trade

the act of exchanging or buying and selling goods.

import

to bring in from another country

^{(The US imports cars from Japan)}

export

to send to another country to sell.

^{(Japan exports cars to the US)}

finished product

goods that have finished the manufacturing process and are ready to be sold

^{(Ex. cars, computers, etc)}