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GEO 200 Worksheet Template Guidelines and Rubric Overview: Each worksheet activity in this course allows you to engage deeply with a specific geographic region by analyzing its fundamental themes of geography. Engaging in these activities allows you to practice some key skills needed to explore the region you chose for your final project. Complete each question fully—not only to receive full points but also to gain valuable feedback from your instructor to hone your skills moving forward. Prompt: Complete the following steps: I. Select a region from the list provided in the assigned module in Brightspace, and address the questions related to the geographic themes below by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. II. Address each question in the worksheet in detail. a) Refer to your module resources and the Themes of Geography resource for more information about your region and each theme to complete this worksheet. b) In each response, describe in detail your selected region using a minimum of four complete sentences in your own words. (Paraphrase the information; do not quote or copy and paste from the text.) c) Be sure to cite your sources in APA format, including the Themes of Geography resource, in the references section. III. Once you have completed this worksheet, save your worksheet file and upload it to Brightspace to submit this assignment. Question Response Chosen Region Japan 1. Location and Connectivity: What are the absolute and relative locations of your selected region? How does this region connect to others? Japan is an island nation settled in the Pacific Ocean, located in East Asia. It has an absolute location of 36.2048° N, 138.2529° E. Japan is comprised of four main islands, Honshu (36.1700° N, 138.0400° E), Hokkaido (43.2203° N, 142.8635° E), Kyushu (32.5900° N, 130.8000° E), and Shikoku (33.7432° N, 133.6375° E). In terms of connectivity, Japan is connected to other regions through its extensive transportation network. Japan has a fast and reliable train network as well as many airports and an efficient road system. It is well connected to the rest of the world through its Narita and Haneda airports, which are major hubs for the region. Japan is home to the famous Shinkansen (bullet train) system, which brings people all across the country.

Question Response 2. Physical Characteristics: How would you describe the climate, physiography, landscape, and natural hazards of your selected region? Address at least three of the physical characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This is part of the Place theme of geography. Japan has a diverse climate due to its unique, elongated shape and its various mountain ranges. The northern regions like Hokkaido have a humid continental climate with cold winters and mild summers, while the southern regions like Okinawa have a subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. Western Japan experiences hot a humid summers and moderate winters, while Eastern Japan experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters. (“Japan Meteorological Agency | General Information on Climate of Japan,” 2023). The land is geographically diverse and known for its mountainous landscape, due to its location amongst several tectonic plates. It is home to the Japanese Alps and Mount Fuji, both of which are prominent land features. This region is prone to earthquakes as well as volcanic eruptions due to its location in the Ring of Fire, and tropical typhoons are also common.

Question Response 3. Human Characteristics: What are the language families/groups, religions, races, and cultures of your selected region? What are the region’s population density and economic development? Address at least three of the human characteristics listed above for this worksheet. Note: This also is part of the Place theme of geography. While the primary language in Japan is Japanese, there are various other languages and dialects spoken across different parts of the country. Its main religions are Shinto, Buddhism, and Confucianism, but there are parts of Japan in which Christianity is practiced (“FSI | SPICE - Japanese Religions,” 2022). In terms of population, Japan ranks 11 th in the world with 125 million in 2020 (Bureau, 2021). The majority of Japan’s population is homogeneous, with the vast majority being Japanese, but other minority groups like Ainu, Ryukyuan, and Korean populations among them. The population varies across the country, with major cities like Tokyo and Osaka having higher population densities compared to more rural areas. Japan is recognized as one of the world’s largest economic powers, boasting highly developed fields of industry like electronics, automotive manufacturing, electronics, and robotics. This nation is the world’s third largest automotive supplier, has the largest electronic industry, and is considered one of the world’s most innovative countries (“Japanese Economy — Encyclopedia of Japan,” 2013).

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Question Response 4. Human/Environm ent Interactions: How do the physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in your selected region? Address at least three of this worksheet's human/environme ntal characteristics listed above. There are many noticeable observations that can be made when looking at human and environmental interaction in Japan. Its mountainous terrain and agricultural practices have led to things like terraced rice fields, especially in areas like Honshu, where steep slopes require farmers to construct terraces to maximize farmable land (“Japan’s Beautiful Landscapes with Terraced Paddy Fields: Tanada | Web Japan,” 2020). Another noticeable interaction is the way major urban cities like Tokyo have moved towards vertical expansion due to Japan’s limited land availability. Towering skyscrapers and compact housing are a result of major urban development in these cities (Asta Thrastardottir, 2014). Lastly, there is emphasis on sacred shrines and preservation of natural areas. One of the religions practiced in Japan is Shintoism, and the interaction between religion and the environment can be seen in the various shrines and sacred spaces along Japan’s coasts and in its forests (“Architecture and Sacred Spaces in Shinto | ORIAS,” 2013). 5. Movement: With how much ease and ability do ideas, goods, and people flow in and out of your selected region? What drives this movement? The movement of goods, ideas, and people is facilitated by Japan’s transportation networks, international trade, and tourism. The extensive network of airports like the ones in Tokyo, Osaka, and other cities allow for convenient air travel, while Japan’s high speed bullet train connects major cities on the islands. Japan is also a major player in global trade, exporting high-quality manufactured goods like electronics and machines. The export-oriented economy of Japan further drives the movement of goods out of the country and contributes to economic growth. Japan is also a popular tourist destination, attracting millions every year to their unique landscapes and bustling cities; in fact, in 2019 alone, nearly 600 million domestic trips to Japan took place (“Japan Tourism Statistics 2023: The Ultimate Guide,” 2023). Lastly, Japan is known for its technological advances and innovations and have contributed towards global knowledge sharing and collaboration through its telecommunication advances.

Question Response 6. Works Cited Japan Meteorological Agency | General Information on Climate of Japan. (2023). Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Jma.go.jp website: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/gmd/cpd/longfcst/en/tourist.html#:~:text=Eastern%20Japan%20has%20hot%20and,have%20a%20subtropical %20oceanic%20climate. FSI | SPICE - Japanese Religions. (2022). Retrieved June 16th, 2023, from Stanford.edu website: https://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/japanese_religions Bureau, S. (2021). Statistics Bureau Home Page/Statistical Handbook of Japan 2021. Retrieved June 16th, 2023, from Stat.go.jp website: https://www.stat.go.jp/english/data/handbook/c0117.html Japanese Economy — Encyclopedia of Japan. (2013). Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Encyclopedia of Japan website: https://doyouknowjapan.com/economy/ Japan’s Beautiful Landscapes with Terraced Paddy Fields: Tanada | Web Japan. (2020). Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Web Japan website: https://web-japan.org/trends/11_food/jfd202008_rice-terraces.html#:~:text=This%20style%20of%20terraced%20paddy,country%20has %20many%20mountainous%20areas. Asta Thrastardottir. (2014, October 21). Japanese-Designed Vertical House Is Built For Crowded City Living. Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Business Insider website: https://www.businessinsider.in/japanese-designed-vertical-house-is-built-for-crowded-city- living/articleshow/44903628.cms Architecture and Sacred Spaces in Shinto | ORIAS. (2013). Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Berkeley.edu website: https://orias.berkeley.edu/resources-teachers/architecture-and-sacred-spaces-shinto#:~:text=Nachi%20Falls%20is%20a%20sacred,marking %20the%20site%20as%20sacred. Japan Tourism Statistics 2023: The Ultimate Guide. (2023). Retrieved June 19, 2023, from Japan Tourism Statistics 2023: The Ultimate Guide website: https://gowithguide.com/blog/japan-tourism-statistics-2023-the-ultimate-guide-5411 Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Submit the completed Module One Worksheet. Citations should be formatted according to APA style. Critical Elements Attempted With Minimal or No Functional Issues (100%) Attempted With Key Functional Issues (75%) Not Evident In Submission (0%) Value Location and Connectivity Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected and describes how this region connects to others with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies absolute and relative locations of the region selected but does not describe how this region connects to others, or there are key gaps in details or logic Does not identify absolute and relative locations of the region selected and does not describe how this region connects to others 19

Critical Elements Attempted With Minimal or No Functional Issues (100%) Attempted With Key Functional Issues (75%) Not Evident In Submission (0%) Value Physical Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of the climate, physiography, landscape, or natural hazards that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes most aspects that include the physical characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify and describe aspects that comprise the physical characteristics of the region selected 19 Human Characteristics Identifies and describes at least three aspects of human characteristics of the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Identifies and describes at least two aspects of human characteristics of the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not identify human characteristics of the region selected 19 Human/Environment Interactions Describes at least three aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes at least two aspects of physical and human characteristics that interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected, but the description contains key gaps in details or logic Does not describe how physical and human characteristics interact to produce notable observations of the landscape in the region selected 19 Movement Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and explains what drives movement with minimal or no gaps in details or logic Describes the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected but does not explain what drives movement, or description contains key gaps in detail or logic Does not describe the flow of ideas, goods, and people in and out of the region selected and does not explain what drives the movement 19 Articulation of Response The submission has no major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax The submission has major errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that negatively impact the readability and articulation of the main ideas The submission has critical errors related to grammar, spelling, or syntax that prevent understanding of ideas 5 Tota l 100%

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