Tsunami / Earthquake
What year did the largest Tsunami to ever hit Japan happen?
2011
What city was Coach V born in?
New Orleans, LA
How do people in India rely on the Monsoon season?
India relies on Monsoons for things like agriculture (ideal for growing rice and cane), Water resources (monsoon rains refill their fresh water reservoirs, rivers, and groundwater), Economy (fuels their agriculture), and culture (they hold many festivals and rituals dedicated to the monsoon season)
What are the two main problems that Japan faces
Natural disasters and overpopulation
What does the Ring of Fire? How does it affect Japan?
The Ring of Fire is an area in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It's caused by the movement of tectonic plates, which are pieces of the Earth's crust. Japan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. This geological activity has shaped Japan's landscape and influenced its culture, as well as presenting both challenges and opportunities for its inhabitants.
The ___, triggered by an undersea earthquake, struck the coast with devastating force, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Tsunami
What are 2 ways that people in India adapt to life in a rain shadow?
Plant drought resistant crops, use agriculture methods like drip irrigation, use science to promote rainfall with cloud seeding, use blue painted houses to reduce amount of mosquitos
Name two ways that Japan adapts to overpopulation in terms of health
They wear masks, have strict laws about cleaning up the air and water, keep their streets clean and try and recycle as much as possible
What is one way that Japan adapts to Tsunamis?
High sea walls, evacuation routes, regular drills, early warning systems, building up not out
The _____ in the rural areas is significantly higher than in urban centers, leading to rapid population growth in those regions.
Rate of natural increase
Why do people in India have to adapt to rain shadows and monsoons?
India has diverse geography! Due to the Western Ghat and Himalayas mountain ranges this creates rain shadows on the leeward sides of those mountains due to the orographic effect
Name 3 ways that Japan adapts to Overpopulation in terms of transportation
They have strict laws about car ownership, use bullet trains and underground subways, have people pushers that help trains run on time, vertical parking garages, and use compact cars
What is one way that Japan adapts to Earthquakes?
Regular drills, strict building codes, construction materials
The __of the city's population is estimated to be around 20 years, given its current rate of growth.
Despite efforts to stabilize the population, __ remains elusive in many developing countries due to high birth rates.
Doubling time
zero population growth
Describe 3 ways that people in India adapt to Monsoon seasons?
They put their houses on stilts, use floating garden beds to keep crops safe, use rickshaws for transportation in wet season, have sophisticated drainage canals, and plant crops that like heavy rain
Name 3 ways that Japan adapts to overpopulation in terms of housing
They have micro homes, smaller appliances, multi purpose rooms and items, and futons
What are 4 ways that Japan adapts to life on the fault line?
Early warning systems, high sea walls, regular drilling,
Define each vocabulary term from memory!
Tectonic movements
Zero population growth
Doubling Time
Tsunami
Rate of Natural Increase
Famine
Fault line
Monsoon
Volcanic Activity
Tectonic Movements: Refers to the shifting and movement of the Earth's lithosphere (outer shell), often resulting in geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.
Zero Population Growth: Occurs when the number of births within a population equals the number of deaths, resulting in no net change in the population size over time. It indicates a balance between birth and death rates.
Doubling Time: The period it takes for a population to double in size. It's calculated by dividing the natural logarithm of 2 by the population growth rate, providing an estimate of how long it would take for a population to double at its current growth rate.
Tsunami: A series of large ocean waves caused by sudden and violent disturbances, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or underwater landslides. Tsunamis can cause widespread destruction along coastlines.
Rate of Natural Increase: The difference between the crude birth rate and the crude death rate in a population. It indicates the rate at which a population is growing (or declining) due to natural factors, excluding migration.
Famine: An extreme shortage of food in a region, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition, and often death. Famine can be caused by factors such as drought, crop failure, conflict, or economic instability.
Fault Line: A crack or fracture in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred. Earthquakes often occur along fault lines when the accumulated stress is released.
Monsoon: A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall to certain regions, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. Monsoons are characterized by a distinct wet season followed by a dry season and play a crucial role in the region's climate and agriculture.
Volcanic Activity: Refers to the eruption and associated phenomena of volcanoes, including the release of magma, gases, ash, and volcanic rocks onto the Earth's surface. Volcanic activity can range from mild eruptions to catastrophic events with significant impacts on the surrounding environment and communities.
Describe two ways that people adapt to life in a monsoon country and two ways that people adapt to life in a rain shadow
Monsoon - drainage canals, rickshaws, rice / cane, stilts
Rain shadow - drought resistant crops, drip irrigation, blue houses, cloud seeding
Name two way that Japan adapts to overpopulation in terms of housing, transportation, health, and land use
Housing - micro homes, smaller appliances, multipurpose rooms and items, futons Transportation - bullet trains, people pushers, underground subways, trains that run on time, strict rules on car ownership Health - masks, clean streets, strict laws about cleaning air and water Land Use - Reclaiming wetlands, building up and down, vertical car garages