Kawasaki, Kanagawa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kawasaki-kanagawa

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Kawasaki, Kanagawa?Estimated 1,503,690 (as of October 1, 2017)
2. What language do people speak in Kawasaki, Kanagawa?Japanese
3. What is the population density?Approximately 10,000 persons per km²
4. What is Kawasaki and where is it located?Kawasaki is a big city in Japan, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. It is in Kanagawa Prefecture, between Tokyo and Yokohama on Tokyo Bay.
5. Why is Kawasaki known for factories?Kawasaki has many factories, like steel, shipbuilding, and technology companies. Its close sea access and good transport help factories grow.

Greater Tokyo Area: The largest metropolitan area in Japan, encompassing Tokyo and surrounding prefectures and cities.
Keihin Industrial Area: A major industrial zone in Japan, historically significant for heavy industry and manufacturing.
Designated City: A classification of Japanese cities that grants them enhanced administrative powers and autonomy.
Prefectural Capital: The administrative center of a prefecture, typically housing its government headquarters.