East Asia Geography Quiz

Which country is the largest and a major cultural force in East Asia?

• Japan

• Mongolia

• China

• South Korea

What is the name of the mountain range located in the northwest corner of China?

• Himalayas

• Qin Shan

• Taebaek Mountains

• Japanese Alps

Which desert is known for having some of the largest sand dunes in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Taklamakan Desert

• Kalahari Desert

Which river is nicknamed the "Mother River" of China?

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Xi River

How many active volcanoes are there in Japan?

• 50

• 75

• 100

• 150

What type of climate is found in the Gobi Desert?

• Humid continental

• Arid

• Humid subtropical

• Semi-arid

What natural disaster, similar to hurricanes, affects East Asia?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Typhoons

• Blizzards

Which river is nicknamed the "Mother River" of China?

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Xi River