Japan and the Ring of Fire

What is the main geographical feature highlighted in the satellite image of Japan?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Fault lines

• Deserts

What is the "Ring of Fire" known for?

• A region with frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

• A famous tourist attraction in Japan

• A type of Japanese cuisine

• A popular music festival

Which tectonic plate is NOT part of the Ring of Fire?

• Pacific Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• African Plate

• North American Plate

What natural events are highlighted in the map of Japan and Korea?

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

• Floods and droughts

• Tsunamis and landslides

According to the map, which earthquake was the largest?

• 2011 Tohoku earthquake

• 1923 Kanto earthquake

• 1946 Nankai earthquake

• 1993 Hokkaido Nansei-Oki earthquake

Approximately how many people died as a result of the Great Kanto Earthquake?

• Over 100,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 10,000

• Over 500,000

What was the magnitude of the Kobe Earthquake on January 17, 1995?

• 6.5 Richter scale

• 7.2 Richter scale

• 8.0 Richter scale

• 9.1 Richter scale

Approximately how many deaths were caused by the Kobe Earthquake in 1995?

• 1,000 deaths

• 3,000 deaths

• 5,500 deaths

• 10,000 deaths

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that caused the 2011 Japanese Tsunami?

• 7.0

• 8.5

• 9.0

• 10.0

What was one of the consequences of the nuclear reactor meltdown during the 2011 Japanese Tsunami?

• Release of toxic gas

• Release of radioactive water

• Release of volcanic ash

• Release of oil