EJU Japan and the World: Geography 2

Question 1

Japan's population distribution is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Heavily concentrated in coastal lowlands, plains, and river valleys

Answer

Because mountains cover about 73% of Japan's land area, the population is crowded into coastal lowlands and plains, creating some of the world's highest urban densities.

Question 2

The Tokyo Metropolitan Area (Greater Tokyo) is notable globally for being:

Accepted Answer

The world's most populous metropolitan area with over 37 million people

Answer

Greater Tokyo consistently ranks as the world's most populous metropolitan area, housing over 37 million people in its urban agglomeration.

Question 3

The Tokaido Megalopolis refers to the densely urbanized industrial corridor stretching between:

Accepted Answer

Tokyo through Nagoya to Osaka and Kobe

Answer

The Tokaido Megalopolis follows the old Tokaido highway from Tokyo through Nagoya to Osaka-Kobe, forming one of the world's most densely populated and industrialized urban corridors.

Question 4

Japan's demographic challenge of population aging is most directly driven by:

Accepted Answer

A total fertility rate that has remained far below the replacement level of about 2.1

Answer

Japan's total fertility rate has been well below the replacement level of approximately 2.1 for decades, meaning fewer children are born than needed to sustain the population size.

Question 5

The Sea of Japan coast (Sanin and Hokuriku regions) receives extremely heavy snowfall in winter primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Cold, dry Siberian air masses pick up moisture crossing the Sea of Japan before reaching land

Answer

Cold, dry Siberian air flows over the relatively warm Sea of Japan in winter, absorbing moisture, and then drops heavy snow when it rises over the coastal mountains of Honshu.

EJU - Examination for Japanese University Practice Test

EJU - Examination for Japanese University Practice Test

EJU Japan and the World: Geography 2