Unit 10: Japan and the Koreas

What is a tsunami?

• A) A small wave caused by wind

• B) A giant wave caused by an earthquake

• C) A type of storm

• D) A large earthquake

How many large islands make up Japan?

• A) 2

• B) 4

• C) 6

• D) 8

North and South Korea are located on a _______.

• peninsula

• island

• continent

• archipelago

Which country has more flat land?

• Japan

• South Korea

• North Korea

• China

What percentage of Japan is covered by mountains and hills?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What type of climate do the Northern parts of the Korean peninsula and the Japanese islands have?

• Hot summers and mild winters

• Cool summers and long, cold winters

• Warm summers and short winters

• Mild summers and hot winters

What is the climate like in North Korea during the winter?

• Very dry

• Very wet

• Mild

• Humid

What weather phenomenon brings 80 inches of rain a year to South Korea and Japan?

• Tornadoes

• Monsoons

• Hurricanes

• Blizzards

What is the main reason Japan and the Koreas rely on international trade for some of their food supplies?

• Limited arable land

• Abundant natural resources

• High domestic food production

• Self-sufficiency in food

What mineral resources is North Korea rich in?

• Coal, gold, and salt

• Oil, silver, and copper

• Diamonds, uranium, and iron

• Natural gas, zinc, and lead.