Lesson 10.8 - Japan's Population Issues

What percentage of Japan is mountainous?

• 50%

• 70%

• 30%

• 90%

Where is Japan's population primarily distributed?

• Along the western coast

• In the central plains

• Along the eastern coast

• In the northern islands

What is one adaptation to Japan's high population density?

• Building wider roads

• Respect for personal space

• Expanding rural areas

• Increasing agricultural land

What is a consequence of Japan's mountainous terrain?

• Abundant arable land

• Terrace farming

• Large urban sprawl

• High desert areas

What shape is Japan's population pyramid?

• Pyramid

• Inverted triangle

• Cone

• Rectangle

What is a characteristic of a population pyramid like Japan's?

• High birth rate

• Need for retirement homes

• Large youth population

• Balanced age distribution

What issue might Japan face in the future due to its population pyramid?

• Increased birth rate

• Social security challenges

• Surplus of workers

• High immigration rates

What is one of the main issues with Japan's population?

• Too many young people

• Aging population

• High birth rate

• Increasing immigration

Why is Japan's aging population considered a problem?

• Too many future workers

• Not enough elderly

• Not enough taxpayers

• Increasing population

What is one cause of Japan's population issue?

• Low life expectancy

• High GDP per capita

• Diverse society

• High immigration