The Geography of Japan- Section 1 Reading Check

An archipelago is a group of islands.

• A group of islands

• A large island

• A peninsula

• A mountain range

Japan is an archipelago located in the vast Pacific Ocean. True or False?

• True

• False

How many islands make up Japan?

• 6852

• 4

• 7

• 10

Fill in the blank: Japan's isolation has had a huge impact on its _______.

• Culture

• economy

• traditions

• politics

Which of the following is a reason for Japan's limited agricultural land?

• Large plains

• Mountainous terrain

• Abundant rivers

• Rich soil

Archipelago is a chain of islands.

• A chain of islands

• A group of lakes

• A type of forest

• A collection of mountains

Which of the following is Japan's largest island?

• Hokkaido

• Honshu

• Shikoku

• Kyushu

Japan's geography has greatly affected its historical and cultural development.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: Japan lies along the ________, an area of intense earthquake and volcanic activity.

• Ring of Fire

• Mid-Atlantic Ridge

• Himalayan Belt

• East African Rift

Natural disasters common in Japan due to its geography include ______.

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Wildfires

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes