East Asia - Japan

Japan is a ______.

• Peninsula

• Archipelago

• Isthmus

• Subcontinent

Why is Japan prone to natural disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes?

• Their close proximity to the equator.

• They are well away from where (2) two tectonic plates collide.

• Because of nuclear fallout from World War II.

• They are situated on the Ring of Fire.

China

Buddhism, officially atheist

North Korea

No religious freedom, traditionally Buddhism

South Korea

Buddhism, Christianity

Mongolia

Buddhism, Christianity, Islam

Taiwan

Buddhism, Taoism

Japan

Buddhism, Shintoism

• Islam is not practiced at all in East Asia

• Buddhism is the most common religion in East Asia

• Shintoism is the main religion of Taiwan

• Christianity is the most common religion in East Asia

Japan has 100% enrollment in compulsory grades and zero illiteracy. High school enrollment is over 96% nationwide and nearly 100% in the cities. Which of the following best reflects the information above?

• Japan has one of the worlds best educated populations.

• Japan needs more funding in education.

• Japan does not put an emphasis on education.

• Funding for education is second to defense spending.

Which conclusion about Japan is best supported by this map?

• The population of Japan is evenly dispersed across the archipelago.

• Due to the mountainous terrain, people live in a small number of densely populated areas.

• Most of the archipelago is used for agriculture.

• Most of the population of Japan lives in the northern island of Hokkaido.

What can you conclude from this map showing Japan's agricultural production?

• Japan relies most on the ocean to supply much of its food.

• Most of the agricultural production on the island is Wheat.

• Most of the food is imported from China.

• Most of the archipelago is used for agriculture.

Why is foreign trade so important to Japan?

• The export of oil and gas makes up a large percentage of Japan's GDP.

• Natural disasters have crippled Japan and decimated its fishing industry.

• Japan has few natural resources and is dependent on the import of raw materials

• Japan is largely dependent on income from the export of agricultural products like wheat and rice.

Which statement shows how the people of Japan adapt to their physical environment?

• Japanese people put a high value on education.

• Because of a lack of arable land, Japanese rely on the fish they catch in the ocean.

• Buddhism and Shintoism are the two major religions in Japan.

• After World War II the Japanese adopted a democratic system of government.

Which headline would best convey the effect of the earthquake that hit Japan's main island of Honshu in 2011.

• Tsunami Waves Devastate Coastal Japan Causing Damage to Nuclear Power Station.

• Japan Avoids Disaster From Tsunami That That Misses Nuclear Power Station.

• Volcanic Eruption Threatens Populated Areas Around Okuma Nuclear Power Station.

• Monsoon Rains in Central Japan Floods Tokyo Causing Severe Damage to Infrastructure.

Akari and Haruto are looking for a home. They are having trouble finding a place because apartments in Tokyo are so small and expensive. If they want more space they must make a 5 hour commute into Tokyo from Oizumi. Why must they leave the city to get a better living condition?

• Cultural diffusion.

• Lack of natural resources.

• Religious differences.

• High population density.