why java is a low level programming language?

Christiane Cattano: Java is NOT a low level language, it requires the Java Virtual Machine to run and is considered a HIGH level language.

Jamika Gregorio: Java is not a low level programming, it's compiler compile it into byte code and it's same for any platforms. Further to run this java interpreter is used. This interpreter executes the code in a Platform dependent manner.

Corrinne Ruozzo: Java is NOT a low level language, it requires the Java Virtual Machine to run and is considered a HIGH level language.

Stanton Degregorio: Most modern programming languages are 3rd generation programming language (3GL) -- these include C, C++, Java, Basic, Fortran, etc. Low level programming language is down to machine language such as assembly language.