8.1 Geography Shapes

Life in Japan

By: Larisa, Desirae, and Hailey

Period 3

Instructions

Definitely be SURE to write what’s in LARGE lettering.

Also write what’s in white. (accept for this.)

You do not need to write what’s in blue

And pay attention!! =]

Physical Geography

Made up of mostly underwater mountains and volcanoes-which is somewhat similar to Hawaii

20% of land is made of coastal plains (flat land)-which left scarce farming land for farmers, since it’s nearly impossible to grow crops on a mountain side.

Effects of Location

Homes located near sea -which meant that their diet consisted of mostly sea food.

Separated from Asia -and Asia's belief’s, rules, and laws. Which meant that the Japanese were free to:

Create own culture: Religion, Social Structure, and Society

Influences of Japan

New Japanese culture was influenced by short distances of these countries:

Korea ~ 100 miles from Japan

China ~ 400 miles from Japan