30 Questions
What percentage of Japan's population practices Shintoism?
83.9%
What is the main staple food in Japan?
Rice
What is the main reason for the clustering of cities and economic activities along the coasts in Japan?
Lack of available land and large population
What is a unique feature of Japan's geography?
Volcanic islands with hot springs
What is Japan's response to its limited land availability?
Creating land out of the sea
What is Japan's notable achievement in transportation?
Invention of the first bullet train
What is predicted to occur in 2040?
India will overtake China as the world's most populous country
What is the general characteristic of the climate in Monsoon Asia?
Warm and well-watered
What is the shape of the physical geography of South and East Asia?
Three concentric arcs
What is the term for the prevailing sea-to-land and land-to-sea winds in South Asia?
Monsoons
What is the name of the cluster of islands in the Outer Eastern Arc?
The East Indies
How many climate types are present in the region of South and East Asia?
9
What is the primary pattern of trade between Canada and the United States?
Exchange of raw and intermediate materials for manufactured goods
What was established in 1988 and 1994 to promote free trade?
Both Canada-US Free Trade Agreement and North American Free Trade Agreement
What is the primary mode of transporting cargo across the US?
Truck
What trend has led to population decline in some US counties?
Urbanization
What has driven diverse businesses out of small and middle-sized towns?
Walmart Effect
What is the term for the trend of moving to outer suburbs or rural areas for wider spaces and a more rural lifestyle?
Exurbanization
What is a characteristic of the Wet Summer Monsoon in South Asia?
High humidity and moist air
What is a limitation of the soil in Monsoon Asia?
It is infertile and prone to nutrient leaching
What is the main difference between Shifting Cultivation and Wet Rice Cultivation?
Shifting Cultivation can only sustain small populations for brief periods, while Wet Rice Cultivation can sustain large populations over long periods
What is the largest city in the world, according to the text?
Tokyo
What is a cultural development that originated from Monsoon Asia?
The development of movable printing type
What is the name of the language family that includes Chinese?
Sino-Tibetan
What is one of Japan's natural resources due to its geographical location?
Fish
What is Japan's ranking in terms of economy by GDP?
The third largest
What is Japan's position in the world's industrial robotics production and use?
It leads the world
What is Japan's ranking in terms of importing oil?
The second largest importer
What is a characteristic of Japan's living standards?
Very high
What is a significant natural resource of Japan?
Education system
Test your knowledge of the physical geography of South and East Asia, including its three concentric arcs of land, mountain ranges, plateaus, and basins. Learn about the climate and human adaptations in this region.
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