Japan Geography

How did Japan’s geography influence the country?

• It made them an easy target for barbarians to attack

• It allowed them to be isolated from other civilizations

• It helped their ideas and beliefs spread throughout the world

• It allowed them to have many farms and grow many different types of food

Which body of water lies between China an Japan?

• Yellow Sea

• Sea of Japan

• East China Sea

• Korea Strait

How did Japan's geography influence its development? select all that apply

• The oceans isolated the islands.

• The mountainous, rocky terrain made it difficult to farm.

• The lush green land made it easy to farm.

• The ocean provided food.

How many islands does Japan consist of in its archipelago?

• More than 6,800 islands

• Exactly 6,800 islands

• Less than 6,800 islands

• 68 islands

What is the highest mountain in Japan?

• Mount Tate

• Mount Koya

• Mount Haku

• Mount Fuji

The Japanese islands have very few natural resources. What else is challenging about its location/geography? Name two challenges. What is one positive about its location?

What is the primary reason most of Japan’s cities are located on the coast?

• because of the mountains in the interior

• because the Japanese depend heavily on fish

• because the forests of the interior have historically been protected by the government

• because the Japanese love the beach

True or False: Most of Japan's land is not fit for farming.

• True

• False

Which crop was a major source of food for the Japanese?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Rice

• Barley

Which is the highest mountain in Japan?

• Mt. Makalu

• Mt. Fuji

• Mt. Kosciusko

• Mt. Logan