East Asia Quiz

What percentage of the world's population is found in East Asia?

• Over 15%

• Over 25%

• Over 35%

• Over 45%

Which of the following countries is NOT part of East Asia?

• Mongolia

• South Korea

• Japan

• India

Which country is described as being landlocked and having a strategic location between China and Russia?

• Japan

• Taiwan

• Mongolia

• Kyushu

How many islands does Japan consist of in its archipelago?

• More than 6,800 islands

• Exactly 6,800 islands

• Less than 6,800 islands

• 68 islands

What natural disasters does Japan's and Taiwan's location in the Ring of Fire contribute to?

• Volcanic eruptions and blizzards

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Hurricanes and droughts

• Tornadoes and floods

How does the climate of Japan vary?

• Desert in the south and tropical in the north

• Tropical in the south and subarctic in the north

• Tropical in the south and cool temperate in the north

• Subarctic in the south and desert in the north

What natural hazard is mentioned as a concern for Japan?

• Dust storms

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

What geographical features have historically kept China isolated?

• Deserts and oceans

• Rivers and forests

• Mountains in the south and plateaus in the west

• Plains and lowlands

Where do most of China's population live?

• In the south

• In the west

• In the east

• In the north

Where are the T'aebaek Mountains located?

• Along the Sea of Japan on the eastern side of the Korean peninsula

• Along the Yellow Sea on the western side of the Korean peninsula

• In the central region of the Korean peninsula

• On the southern tip of the Korean peninsula