Tsunami / Earthquake
Vocab
Map Skills
Overpopulation
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What year did the largest Tsunami to ever hit Japan happen?
2011
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What city was Coach V born in?
New Orleans, LA
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What is the name of the southernmost island in Japan?
Kyushu
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What are the two main problems that Japan faces
Natural disasters and overpopulation
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How does the Ring of Fire 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.
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What is the Ring of Fire?
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.
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The ___, triggered by an undersea earthquake, struck the coast with devastating force, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Tsunami
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What is the name of the smallest island in Japan?
Shikoku
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Name one way 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
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Capsule Hotels
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What is one way that Japan adapts to Tsunamis?
High sea walls, evacuation routes, regular drills, early warning systems, building up not out
300
This is the point directly above where an earthquake occurs
epicenter
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What is the name of the Northernmost Island of Japan?
Hokkaido
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Name 2 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
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What are the four big themes that describe Japan's adaptation to Overpopulation?
Housing, Transportation, Health, and Land Use
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What is one way that Japan adapts to Earthquakes?
Regular drills, strict building codes, construction materials
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This involves creating flat, step-like platforms along the slope of a landform, which reduce water runoff and make the land more suitable for agriculture
Terracing
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What is the name of the largest island in Japan?
Honshu
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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
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Terracing
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What are 4 ways that Japan adapts to life on the fault line?
Early warning systems, high sea walls, regular drilling,
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Define each term
Tectonic movements
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
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.
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What major Japanese city is depicted here
Osaka
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Name three ways that Japan adapts to overpopulation in terms of land use
Land Use - Reclaiming wetlands, building up and down, vertical car garages, vending machines
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TWO QUESTIONS: 1 - What terms is used to describe the common family structure of a mom, dad, and kids?
2-How does Japan adapt to limited space in terms of how they deal with their dead?
Nuclear Families, Cremation / Graves