2. Geography of Japan Page 320-321

3. An archipelago – chain of islands

4. Known as “the land of the rising sun”

5. 4 large islands and thousands of smaller ones Honshu – main island Total area = size of California

6. Northern islands have winter snow Southern islands are tropical

7. Volcanic mountains Highest peak - Mount Fuji

8. Part of the Ring of Fire (earthquakes, volcanoes)

9. Geography of Japan Summary Japan’s geography is very unique. *Use transition words (First, To begin with, Also, Next, In addition, For example, Finally…)