3. Japan & the Koreas

What is the main geographic feature of Japan?

• Flat plains cover most of Japan.
• Japan is mostly mountainous.
• Deserts are common in Japan.
• Japan is covered in rivers.

Why do most of Korea’s rivers flow westward?

• Korea has mountains in the east.
• There are large plains in the west.
• The land slopes toward the west.
• The climate is cooler in the west.

What natural disasters is Japan prone to due to its location?

• Tornadoes and hurricanes
• Earthquakes and Tsunamis

• Typhoons only
• Floods

What are the four main islands of Japan?

• Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido
• Honshu, Okinawa, Kyushu, and Shikoku
• Kyushu, Shikoku, Okinawa, and Hokkaido
• Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu only

Why is Mount Fuji considered significant in Japan?

• It is the highest peak in Korea.
• It is Japan’s main agricultural area.
• It is an active volcano only.
• It represents Japan and is a cultural symbol.