Japanese 10: Final Test Part A (Japanese Geography)

Japan is an ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿, which means it is a group of islands.

Since most of Japan's land is not fit for farming, the most populated areas have historically been the 大阪（おおさか）、濃尾（のうび）、and 関東（かんとう） plains. This means Japan has always had a ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ (three words).

The ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ is the major body of water located to the east of Japan.

The ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ is the major body of water located to the northwest of Japan and separates it from the Korean Peninsula.

The ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ is the major body of water located to the southwest of Japan and separates it from China.

How did Japan's geography influence its development? Select all answers that apply.

• The oceans isolated the islands.

• The mountainous, rocky terrain made it difficult to farm.

• The lush green land made it easy to farm.

• The sea provided food.

Which natural disasters is Japan prone to, based on its location in the "Pacific Ring of Fire?" Select all that apply.

• typhoons

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• volcanic eruptions

• snowstorms

Both historically, and particularly in modern times, Japan is heavily dependent on ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ to meet its needs since it lacks many natural resources.

This Japanese prefecture is famous for its seafood, 味噌（みそ）ラーメン, and Snow Festival. It is also the northernmost of Japan's four major islands and is also one of the country's eight regions.

• 北海道（ほっかいどう）

• 関西・近畿（かんさい・きんき）

• 中部（ちゅうぶ）

• 四国（しこく）

• 九州（きゅうしゅう）

How many prefectures does Japan have?

• 44

• 45

• 46

• 47

• 50