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Warm-Up Geography of Japan and East Asia
? Lesson Question
WK2 Words to Know
Fill in this table as you work through the lesson. You may also use the glossary to help you.
a way of viewing or interpreting something
a group of islands spread over an area of water
an obstacle that prevents access to somewhere or something
the height above sea level
in Asia, a period of southeasterly winds from the Pacific that often brings large amounts of rain
a district or governmental region in Japan
Lesson Goals
Learn about how geography influenced medieval
.Japanese
Identify the major physical
Japan.
of
Explain the influence of
environment on the
development of medieval
Japan.
the
Explain how geography
influenced Japanese
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Artificial Islands
There are major types of islands. The first of these are artificial islands
or islands created by .
Tidal Islands
Tidal islands are a type of island. They are islands only at
tide. At low tide, the land connecting the island is exposed.
Coral Islands
Coral islands are made of tiny sea .
Barrier Islands
Barrier islands are long and narrow. They occur just off the . They are made of sand, silt, and gravel.
Continental Islands
Continental islands were once connected to a continent. They form because of
changing water levels in the .
Oceanic Islands
Oceanic islands are formed by eruptions on the ocean floor.
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Physical Features of Japan
Japan is an .
• The islands of Japan are islands.
• Japan has main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu,
and Shikoku.
• The islands are near major trenches, or extremely deep parts of the ocean.
• Japan is surrounded by oceans, seas, and .
Japan consists of thousands of islands.
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Geography of Japan
Japan is a mountainous country.
• The land near the coast has a
lower , and is
lower than sea level in some places.
• sources
in the mountain areas include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams,
and .
• Five mountains are over 10,000 ft tall.
Mount Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain at 12,388 ft.
On the map, circle Japan’s tallest mountain.
Climates of Japan
Japan’s climate is affected by several factors.
• Japan is mostly in the temperate zone.
• Its climate varies from tropical in the south to in the north.
• It has a humid climate.
• Areas at higher elevations have cooler .
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Volcanoes of Japan
Japan is part of the Ring of Fire, which is a large area in the Pacific Ocean known
for volcanoes and .
• Japan has more than one hundred active volcanoes.
• Japan has about percent of the world’s active volcanoes.
• monitor about 50 of those volcanoes at all times.
Natural Hazards
Japan experiences many types of natural disasters.
• Earthquakes
•
• Typhoons
• Floods
•
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Effects of Geography and Climate on Settlement
The geography of Japan affected where early people settled.
• Mountains and forests made inland settlement difficult.
• Small plains near the were easier to build on.
• There were small areas of quality farmland on the plains.
Many early people settled on the coasts of Japan.
Settlements of Medieval Japan
By the Middle Ages, people had settled all across Japan.
• The majority of the settlements were along the coast and in the
.
• The people adapted the to meet their needs.
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Natural Resources
Japan has natural resources.
• are the main natural resource of Japan.
• About two-thirds of Japan is covered in forests.
• Only about 20 percent of Japan can be .
• Japan does not have major sources of natural gas, gold, coal, copper, or iron.
The Impact of Medieval Settlement on Forests
Japan was the natural resources provided by the forest.
• Villages created tree .
• People created new forestry techniques.
Agriculture in Japan
The environment determined what could be grown and raised by farmers.
• They developed practices and used terraces to
increase land.
• They commonly grew rice, soybeans, wheat, and .
• They also raised cows, pigs, chickens, and .
These agricultural practices continue today.
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The Importance of the Sea
The sea made settlements on the coast possible.
• Provided a food source
• Created specialized
• Provided resources for
• Was a source of
Japan Today
LOOK AHEAD
Today, Japan still relies on agricultural, fishing, and timber industries.
• Japanese farmers still use techniques.
• The fish market in is the largest in the world.
• The industry has shrunk in recent years.
Examining Geographic Regions
Geographic regions within a country can be very different.
•
•
• Food
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Barriers in Japan’s Geography
Japan’s geography created barriers between regions and people.
• People lived on different islands.
• Within the islands, mountains made between villages difficult.
• Parts of Japan were from other parts of Japan.
Different regions of Japan developed their own traditions and customs.
Regions of Japan
Japan is separated into regions.
• There are eight general regions, which are broken down into 47
.
• The differences include variations in language, types of
food, and .
• Regions can have different
of one another.
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Scenery in Japan
The natural environment of Japan affected the culture.
• Nature influenced the beliefs and traditions of .
• People built buildings to be in with nature.
• People held festivals to celebrate .
Regions in Japan Today
LOOK AHEAD
Today, people in Japan still identify with their regions and prefectures.
• Each province has its own .
• There are many differences in the of urban and
regions.
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Summary Geography of Japan and East Asia
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Review: Key Concepts
Japan’s geography influenced how Japanese culture developed.
• Japan is an made up of thousands of islands that
are isolated from mainland Asia.
• Japan has a terrain with dense forests that helped
to create cultural regions.
• The people of Japan adapted the environment to meet their needs.
• The different regions of Japan developed their own traditions and
.
Lesson Question How did geography influence medieval Japanese civilizations?
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