Week 25 Part 1

What does the Yellow Sea get its name from?

• The color of the sand on its beaches

• The silt-filled waters from the rivers emptying into it

• The yellow fish that are found in its waters

• The reflection of the sun during the sunset

What percentage of the Korean peninsula's land does North Korea account for?

• 25%

• 55%

• 75%

• 85%

What is the highest point on the Korean peninsula?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Paektu

• Mount Kilimanjaro

What is another key geographic feature of North Korea besides Mount Paektu?

• The Han River

• The Yellow River

• The Yalu River

• The Ganges River

Which body of water separates the Asian countries from the Pacific Ocean?

• The Yellow Sea

• The East China Sea

• The Sea of Japan

• The South China Sea

What is the highest peak in the Sobaek mountains of South Korea?

• Over 5,000 feet

• Over 6,000 feet

• Over 7,000 feet

• Over 8,000 feet

What geographic feature serves as a separation between North and South Korea?

• The Korean Bay

• The Sobaek mountains

• The demilitarized zone

• The Yalu River

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as inhabiting the natural habitat created by the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea?

• Siberian tigers

• Amur leopards

• Asiatic black bears

• Giant pandas

What is the capital of South Korea?

• Pyongyang

• Seoul

• Busan

• Incheon

What year did North Korea attack South Korea and take over the city of Seoul?

• 1950

• 1953

• 1945

• 1960