You have developed a proposal for conducting research on a place of your choice with regard to its various earth system components and their interactions. Now you will need to create your slides for the presentation. If to be presented orally, the presentation should be 10-15 minutes long. We are not presenting this year but please submit your 10-15 slides here.
Running Head: JAPAN1 JAPAN 5 JAPAN Table of Contents Question 2: Climate3 Question 3: Landscape4 Question 4: Natural Disaster and Natural Resources4 Question 5: Biomes4 Question 6: Human Impacts4 References6 Question 2: Climate Tokyo has a warm, moderate climate. Even in the wettest month, Tokyo sees a lot of rain. This climate is classed as Cfa according to Geiger and Köppen. 15.2 °C | 59.3 °F is the average temperature. The annual rainfall is 1482 mm (58.3 inch). December is the driest month, with only 60 mm | 2.4 inch of rain. The most precipitation falls in October, with an average of 207 mm | 8.1 inch. The month of August is the hottest of the year. In August, the average temperature is 26.5 °C | 79.7 °F. In January, the average temperature is approximately 4.0 °C | 39.3 °F, which is the lowest of the year. The wettest and driest months have a difference of 147 mm | 6 inch of precipitation. Temperatures vary by 22.5 degrees Celsius | 40.4 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Question 3: Landscape The Japanese terrain is rough, with mountains covering more than four-fifths of the land area. Mount Fuji (Fuji-san) is Japan's tallest peak, standing at 12,388 feet (3,776 meters). The agricultural regions are distinguished by low population concentrations and well-kept fruit orchards as well as rice fields. The urbanized zone and the Honshu Pacific coasts industrial are known for its pollution and dense population (Suwala & Schlunze, 2019). Question 4: Natural Disaster and Natural Resources Due to its topography and climate, Japan is extremely prone to natural catastrophes. The nation lies in the Pacific seismic zone; hence, earthquakes are common. It boasts 83 active volcanoes, accounting for one-tenth of all active volcanoes on the planet, and its coastline is prone to tsunamis. Over 1,000 lives were lost almost every year between the end of WWII and the late 1950s. Japan began taking steps in the 1960s to strengthen both institutional and physical protections against catastrophes, with a focus on disaster prevention (Suwala, & Schlunze, 2019). Question 5: Biomes Japan with forests covering most of its terrain, is one of the world's most hilly countries. Subtropical woods may be found in the mountains and valleys, whereas temperate forests can be found in the north. Sugi, Hinoki (Japanese cirrus), and Akamastu (Japanese red pine), are some of the most popular tree species (Japanese cedar). These woods provide paper pulp, timber, and fuel. Because the soil is steep, only 14% of the entire area is cultivated (Britannica, 2021). Question 6: Human Impacts In Japan, air pollution is a major environmental issue, particularly in metropolitan areas. Japan had the fourth highest level of industrial carbon dioxide emissions in the world in the mid-1990s. Acidification of the waterways, lakes, and rivers surrounding Japan has been caused by industrial pollution. Mercury, DDT, and BMC are examples of other pollution sources. The Nature Conservation Law of 1972 protects the majority of Japan's woods, which serve an important role in preventing soil erosion and runoff in the country's numerous hilly locations. 537 plant species, 29 animal species, and 33 bird species, are all endangered in Japan. Ryukyu pigeon, Japanese sea lion, Bonin thrush, and the Okinawa flying fox, are all extinct (Britannica, 2021). References Britannica, (2021) Japan Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan Suwala, L., & Schlunze, R. D. (2019). The stony path of management geography. SIEM Bulletin, 1(1), 1-5