The proximity of water was an advantage to Western Europe and its culture was able to flourish as a result. Trade and travel by sea were easier and safer in historical times.
<u>Answer:</u>
<em>Japan and South korea were forced to industrialize because they lacked </em><u><em>B. Arable land
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<u>Explanation:</u>
Japan and South Korea separates by the Korea Strait in Pacific Ocean. Japan start to industrialise from late 19th century and capture the Korean country through Sino Japanese war. Imperialism and Industrialisation are two sides of the same coin, because industrialisation need Land, Labour and capital. Both countries lack in Arable land, Japan performs agriculture in Ship and terrace of building, it is in temperate region latitude. Apart from land, labour is much hardworkers in both the country. Japan is island nation so petroleum products are easily extracted and South Korea is Peninsular country their petroleum products are extracted from shoreline. Both countries are top position in economic growth.
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