Question

Why is fish uniquely important to Japan as a source of food?(1 point)
Responses

The Japanese government places high taxes on meat other than fish.
The Japanese government places high taxes on meat other than fish.

Fish is sacred in Japanese religion. Eating fish is an act of worship.
Fish is sacred in Japanese religion. Eating fish is an act of worship.

Japan has such a high population density that it does not have enough land to produce the food that its population needs.
Japan has such a high population density that it does not have enough land to produce the food that its population needs.

Fish imports from China are an important part of the political unity between the two countries.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response regarding why fish is uniquely important to Japan as a source of food is:

**Japan has such a high population density that it does not have enough land to produce the food that its population needs.**

This is largely accurate as Japan is an island nation with limited arable land, making fishing an essential part of its food supply and dietary culture.