Which geographic characteristic of Japan most

influenced its decision to engage in imperialism

in the early to mid-20th century?

(1) mountainous terrain

(2) lack of natural resources

(3) abundance of rivers

(4) island location

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Lilyana Colon

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31 October, 07:14

Which geographic characteristic of Japan most

influenced its decision to engage in imperialism

in the early to mid-20th century?

(1) mountainous terrain

(2) lack of natural resources

(3) abundance of rivers

(4) island location

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Elsie Mcgee · Answer 1

During the middle of the 20th century, Japan decided to engage into imperialism. The geographic feature or characteristic of Japan that most influenced it for such decision is that it lacks natural resources. Therefore, the answer to this item is number 2.

Rosa Harrell · Answer 2

We have to choose which geographic characteristic of Japan most influenced its imperialism. Japan was mainly importing raw materials from other parts of Asia. There was a lack of sources in Japanese home islands and raw materials (iron, oil, coal, rubber) had to be imported. Answer: (2) lack of natural resources.

Which geographic characteristic of Japan mostinfluenced its decision to engage in imperialismin the early to mid-20th century?(1) mountainous terrain(2) lack of natural resources(3) abundance of rivers(4) island location

Which geographic characteristic of Japan most

influenced its decision to engage in imperialism

in the early to mid-20th century?

(1) mountainous terrain

(2) lack of natural resources

(3) abundance of rivers

(4) island location