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Where do you think the biggest cities are located?. Population Density in Japan. Life in a Crowded Country. Population Density. : The average number of persons in a unit of area, such as a square mile. Japan has 880 persons per square mile. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Where do you think the biggest cities are Where do you think the biggest cities are located?located?
Population Density in Population Density in JapanJapan
Life in a Crowded CountryLife in a Crowded Country
Population DensityPopulation Density : The average number of : The average number of
persons in a unit of area, such persons in a unit of area, such as a square mile.as a square mile.– Japan has 880 persons per square Japan has 880 persons per square
mile.mile.– U.S. has 83. Japan is 11 times more U.S. has 83. Japan is 11 times more
densely populated.densely populated.
Essential ?Essential ?
How does population density affect the way How does population density affect the way people live?people live?
Limited LandLimited LandOnly 1/8Only 1/8thth of Japan is arable of Japan is arable
land, or good farmland.land, or good farmland. – People cluster in the good People cluster in the good
land.land.
HousingHousing Smaller homes Smaller homes
with smaller with smaller appliances and appliances and no bedrooms.no bedrooms.
Cremation Cremation after death.after death.
What’s this?What’s this?
Capsule Hotel in JapanCapsule Hotel in Japan
Land UseLand Use
Building up Building up and down.and down.
– Developed Developed earthquake-earthquake-resistant resistant construction construction techniques.techniques.
What must the Japanese consider when building high-rises?
Terracing: the creation of flat Terracing: the creation of flat areas on mountain slopes for areas on mountain slopes for the purpose of farming.the purpose of farming.
HealthHealth How would a crowded city affect How would a crowded city affect
one’s health?one’s health?Strict laws against pollution.Strict laws against pollution.Recycling is encouraged.Recycling is encouraged.
TransportationTransportationHow long did it take you to get to school How long did it take you to get to school
today?today?Average commute in Tokyo is 1 ½ hrs.Average commute in Tokyo is 1 ½ hrs.Efficient public transportationEfficient public transportation
– 180 mph passenger trains.180 mph passenger trains.Regulate car ownershipRegulate car ownership
– Pay for parkingPay for parking
A Crowded CommuteA Crowded Commute
Let’s get a feel for how Let’s get a feel for how crowded these trains crowded these trains are.are.
Can I get a few Can I get a few volunteers?volunteers?
Rush Hour Subway Riders in Five CountriesRush Hour Subway Riders in Five Countries
Write a level 1, 2, & 3 ?.
Assignment: Analyzing TablesAssignment: Analyzing Tables ELT: Interpret various tablesELT: Interpret various tables Can a place have too many people?Can a place have too many people?
– Let’s consider population density, per Let’s consider population density, per capita income, and life expectancy in capita income, and life expectancy in several countries.several countries.
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