Geography of Japan (review)

Why do most Japanese people live in the coastal plains?

• Due to the abundance of natural resources in the coastal plains.

• Because mountain slopes are prone to natural disasters.

• To be closer to major cities and economic centers.

• As living and farming on mountain slopes is difficult.

What percentage of Japan's land is flat?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What are the islands of Japan considered to be?

• Tops of undersea mountains and volcanoes

• Deserts

• Plateaus

• Canyons

How close were Japanese homes to the sea?

• A. Very far

• B. Moderately close

• C. Never far

• D. Occasionally close

What has been a key part of the Japanese diet for thousands of years?

• Rice

• Seafood

• Meat

• Vegetables

What did they learn to prepare?

• Various types of meat

• Different types of vegetables

• Various types of seafood

• Different types of fruits

How did the nearness of the sea shape the lives of Japanese people?

• It influenced their diet and cuisine.

• It had no impact on their culture.

• It made them more land-focused.

• It caused them to migrate inland.

What did Japanese people turn to the sea for?

• Clothing

• Shelter

• Food

• Transportation

The lack of flat land and the presence of mountains also influenced Japanese life. The presence of mountains influenced Japanese life due to the lack of ___ land.

The nearness of the sea shaped the lives of Japanese people. The Influence of the Sea on Japanese Life.