Exploring Japan's Geography
11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can locate and describe the major geographical features of Japan, including mountains, plains, and bodies of water.
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Japan is an island nation consisting of 6,852 islands, but only 421 are populated.
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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.
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Mount Fuji is the highest and most recognizable mountain in Japan, and the Shinano River is the country's longest river.
