East Asia Geography Quiz

What makes up about 80% of the land area of East Asia?

• China

• Mongolia

• Japan

• South Korea

What is to the north of China?

• Russia

• Mongolia

• South Korea

• Kazakhstan

Which of the following countries are in East Asia besides China?

• Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, and South Korea

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal

• Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia

• Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei

What three tectonic plates meet east of China?

• Pacific, Philippine, and Eurasian plates

• North American, Caribbean, and South American plates

• African, Arabian, and Indian plates

• Antarctic, Scotia, and South American plates

What happens in the islands that are part of the Ring of Fire?

• They experience frequent droughts

• They have frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• They are known for extensive biodiversity

• They are unaffected by natural disasters

What formed Japan and Taiwan?

• Continental drift

• Glacial movements

• Volcanic activity

• Meteor impacts

How many volcanoes does Japan have?

• 50

• 30

• 75

• 60

What is Japan's tallest mountain?

• Mt. Fuji

• Mt. Takao

• Mt. Yari

• Mt. Kita

Approximately how many small earthquakes shake Japan every year?

• About 1000

• About 500

• About 1500

• About 2000

What natural disaster can earthquakes cause?

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Drought