Japan Knowledge Quiz

Which of these is NOT one of the four main islands of Japan?

• Hokkaidō

• Honshū

• Okinawa

• Kyūshū

Why do most people in Japan live near the coast?

• The climate is nicer there

• The land is too mountainous in other parts

• There are more jobs

• The soil is better for farming

About how many small earthquakes happen in Japan each year?

• 10

• 100

• More than 1,000

• 10,000

What can undersea earthquakes cause that move over 250 mph?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Landslides

What was one major result of the 2011 earthquake near Honshū?

• A volcano erupted

• A nuclear accident happened

• A drought started

• A sandstorm formed

How long is the Shinano River?

• 225 miles (360 km)

• 200 miles (322 km)

• 150 miles (241 km)

• 400 miles (644 km)

Which river gives Tokyo its drinking water?

• Shinano River

• Tone River

• Ishikari River

• Yoshino River

What kind of climate does Japan mostly have?

• A lot of rainfall

• Very dry weather

• Snow all year

• No humidity

What does the summer monsoon do to Japan’s eastern slopes?

• Brings cold, dry air

• Brings warm rains

• Causes droughts

• Increases snowfall

Which part of Japan is known for dairy farms?

• Honshu

• Kyushu

• Hokkaidō

• Shikoku