Japan and the Koreas

What type of geographical features predominantly characterize Japan and the Koreas?

• Deserts and plains

• Rugged, mountainous areas

• Tropical rainforests

• Extensive river systems

How do the climates and resources of Japan and the Koreas vary?

• Uniformly throughout the region

• From east to west

• From north to south

• They do not vary

What percentage of Japan is covered by mountains?

• A) 50%

• B) 75%

• C) 60%

• D) 85%

Which of the following is NOT a major island of Japan?

• A) Hokkaido

• B) Kyushu

• C) Bali

• D) Honshu

What is the name of Japan's tallest mountain?

• A) Mount Fuji

• B) Mount Yari

• C) Mount Kita

• D) Mount Hotaka

Is Mount Fuji part of any mountain range?

• A) Yes

• B) No

• C) Part of the Himalayas

• D) Part of the Alps

What is the mountain range on the island of Honshu in Japan?

• A) The Fuji Range

• B) The Hokkaido Range

• C) The Japanese Alps

• D) The Shikoku Range

What countries are included in the Korean Peninsula?

• China and Japan

• North and South Korea

• Mongolia and Russia

• Vietnam and Laos

What is the predominant geographical feature of the Korean Peninsula?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rainforests

• Tundras

Which direction do most of Korea's rivers flow?

• Eastward into the Sea of Japan

• Southward into the East China Sea

• Westward into the Yellow Sea

• Northward into the Arctic Ocean