Quiz on Japan's Geography and Population Density

What is the population density of Japan compared to the United States?

• 880 people per square mile in Japan, 83 people per square mile in the U.S.

• 83 people per square mile in Japan, 880 people per square mile in the U.S.

• 500 people per square mile in Japan, 100 people per square mile in the U.S.

• 1000 people per square mile in Japan, 200 people per square mile in the U.S.

What are the four main islands of Japan?

• Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu

• Honshu, Okinawa, Shikoku, Kyushu

• Hokkaido, Okinawa, Shikoku, Kyushu

• Honshu, Hokkaido, Okinawa, Kyushu

Match the following reasons with their effects on Japan's geography and natural events.

• Presence of many volcanoes

• Japan's large population

• Frequent earthquakes and tsunamis

• Japan's climate

• Varied weather patterns

• Japan's position along the Pacific Ring of Fire

• High population density in urban areas

• Japan's mountainous terrain

What percentage of Japan's land is arable?

• 1/8th

• 1/4th

• 1/2

• 3/4

The main agricultural product mentioned for Japan is (a)  

• Rice
• Wheat
• Corn
• Soybeans

What is the definition of "Arable Land"?

• Land that is suitable for growing crops

• Land that is suitable for building houses

• Land that is suitable for mining

• Land that is suitable for tourism

Match the following descriptions with what they describe about a country's population.

• Geographical Size

• The number of people per square mile

• Urban Count

• The pattern of where people live in a country

• Population Distribution

• The number of cities in a country

• Population Density

• The total land area of a country

What is the main challenge of housing in high-density areas in Japan?

• Limited land influences home sizes and living arrangements.

• High cost of building materials.

• Lack of skilled labor.

• Difficulty in obtaining building permits.

What is a burial space issue in Japan?

• Lack of cemeteries

• High cost of burial plots

• Preference for cremation

• Limited access to burial services

Match the following scenarios with their outcomes in Japan.

• Attraction of international visitors

• Conflicts over land use

• Development of new industries and job opportunities

• Economic growth

• Competing needs for housing, farming, and businesses

• Environmental conservation

• Efforts to protect natural habitats and resources

• Increased tourism