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Ch. 29 Quiz Flashcards

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Archipelago

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a group or chain of islands

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Tsunami

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a huge wave resulting from undersea earthquake or volcanic activity that gets higher + higher as it approaches the coast

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Clan

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a family group

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Samurai

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a professional warrior of preindustrial Japan

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Acculturation

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cultural modification of an individual group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another culture

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Trade Surplus

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earning more money from export sales than spending for imports

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Aquaculture

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a cultivation of seafood

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Supertrawler

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an ocean-going factory ship w/ facilities for processing + freezing fish

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Chlorofluorocarbons

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a chemical substance, found mainly in liquids coolants, that damages the Earth’s protective ozone layer

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What is the Ring of Fire?

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The Ring of Fire is a ring of volcanoes in the pacific that causes seismic activity

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How did the Ring of Fire contribute to the creation of Japan?

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The islands of Japan formed in the last 15-20 million year by being thrust upward and layered by the force of the volcanic action

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How many islands are in Japan?

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more than 6800 (14,125 islands)

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How many islands make up most of Japan’s land mass and what are they?

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4 islands
- Hokkaido
- Honshu
- Shikoku
- Kyushu

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What is Japan’s tallest mountain peak?

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Mount Fuji

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Where is Mount Fuji located?

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central Honshu, Japan

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What are the longest rivers in Japan and why are they important?

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1) The Shinano
2) The Tone
They supply Tokyo w/ drinking water

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How do monsoons affect Japan’s climate?

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They bring either precipitation or dry air.
The cold winter monsoon drops rain or snow on the western slopes leaving the eastern region drier.
The warmer monsoon reverses this action, bringing warm rains to the eastern slopes + dry air to the west

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Why is Japan susceptible to Tsunamis and what damage do they cause?

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Lot of earthquakes occure in Japanthe resulting Tsunamis. These tsunamis cause a lot of destruction of land + construction and death, etc.

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What is Japan’s main agricultural crop?

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rice

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How much fish does Japan consume each year?

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7.5 billion tons annually

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What happened during the Meiji Restoration?

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It involved the rapid modernization of the Japanese society including its government economy, military, education, and legal systems. Japan then became a modern country set on building an empire.

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Samurai

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an professional warrior of preindustrial Japan

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Shogun

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a military ruler

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Emperor

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a ruler w/ total control of a country or region

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How many people in Japan live in urban areas?

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about 93%

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How has the population of urban areas in Japan contributed to living conditions in major cities?

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It affects their lifestyles, architecture, transportation, housing, and daily activities. Crowded streets w immense skyscrapers and numerous commercial areas are located within easy walking distance of subway stations.

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What religions are practiced in Japan?

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Shinto (Japan’s indigenous religion), Buddhism, and Christianity

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What are some forms of Japanese art and describe them.

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Haiku - concise and exact use of words + nature imagery that appeals to the senses.

Origami - uses folded paper to depict the shapes of objects of nature

Kabuki Theater - it blends music, dancing, costumes, elaborate makeup and well-timed special effects to bring characters to life.

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Why does the Japanese government put high import taxes on foreign products in Japan?

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To restrict foreign sales in Japan and helps to tip the balance of trade in Japan’s favor

30
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What is the largest city in Japan?

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Tokyo

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How is Japan trying to plan for transportation issues in the future?

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High speed “floating” trains

32
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What was the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?

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To reduce emission of gases that contribute to global warming

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What type of tree is a cultural symbol of Japan?

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Cherry Blossoms

33
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Why does Japan have one of the longest life expectancies in the world?

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National health insurance covers all citizens, the food they eat, and their culture.

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Why has Japan utilized nuclear energey?

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Because of the scarcity of natural resources

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Why is wale hunting controversial?

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Because they are harming marine life and becoming endangered

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What types of activities hurt marine life in and around Japan?

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Commercial whaling, auctioning endangered animals, and high levels of pollution

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How has the population in China affected Japan?

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Health related quality of life problems due to China’s air pollution.

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