Exploring Japan's Geography
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can locate and describe the major geographical features of Japan, including mountains, plains, and bodies of water.
Warm-Up Video
FactSpark · 3:00
Japan's Geography explained in under 3 Minutes
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Japan is an island nation consisting of 6,852 islands, but only 421 are populated.
- 2
About 73% of Japan's land is covered by mountains, and it ranks 17th in the world for countries most likely to be hit by a natural disaster.
- 3
Mount Fuji is the highest and most recognizable mountain in Japan, and the Shinano River is the country's longest river.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three major geographical features of Japan discussed in the video and briefly describe each.”
Complete Lesson Package
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