Japan

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What is one physical feature besides water that affects where Japan's population is most dense?

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Mount Fuji

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Where does most of Japan's population live? Options: Near Mount Fuji in the center of the island, Near the Sea of Trees Forest, Near the coastlines and waterways, None of these

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Near the coastlines and waterways

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What is unique about the appliances (stoves, refrigerators...) in Japanese homes because of limited space?

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They are smaller in size because of limited space.

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What is the biggest reason cremation is used in Japan? Options: It is a cheaper option to burial. It is an ancient tradition and ritual. It takes up less space. It helps to be able to bury family members at sea.

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It takes up less space.

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What special consideration needs to be included when building high in Japan due to limited land space?

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They need to build them to be earthquake resistant.

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How have farmers adapted to living in an area with little green space?

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They use terrace farming to cut steps into mountainsides for land.

Front

Japan's metro trains pride themselves on what?

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Timeliness

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Which of the following is NOT true about transportation in Japan?
Cars are smaller in size.
Car owners must prove they have a space to park the car off the street.
Public transportation is what most people use.
Every kid gets a car on his/her 16th birthday.

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Every kid gets a car on his/her 16th birthday.

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about housing in Japan? Homes are smaller in size. Multiple family members live together. Rooms are used for multiple purposes. Every house has a garage.

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Every house has a garage.

Front

What is one way the Japanese are helping to keep their life expectancy numbers high?

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They wear masks when sick to lessen the spread of disease.