EJU Japan and the World: Geography

Question 1

Which of the following correctly lists Japan's four main islands?

Accepted Answer

Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku

Answer

Japan's four main islands are Honshu (the largest), Hokkaido (northernmost), Kyushu, and Shikoku — together forming the core of the Japanese archipelago.

Question 2

The Kuroshio Current is significant for Japan's climate because it:

Accepted Answer

Transports warm water northward along Japan's Pacific coast

Answer

The Kuroshio (Black Current) is a warm ocean current that flows northward along Japan's Pacific coast, moderating coastal temperatures and influencing rainfall patterns.

Question 3

Japan's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire means the country frequently experiences:

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Answer

The Ring of Fire is a zone of intense seismic and volcanic activity where multiple tectonic plates converge; Japan sits at the junction of the Pacific, Philippine, Eurasian, and North American plates.

Question 4

What is the cold ocean current that flows southward along Japan's northeastern Pacific coast?

Accepted Answer

Oyashio Current

Answer

The Oyashio Current is a cold subarctic current flowing southward along Japan's northeastern coast; where it meets the Kuroshio, rich fishing grounds are created.

Question 5

The Kanto Plain is geographically significant in Japan primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It hosts Japan's largest urban concentration, anchored by Tokyo

Answer

The Kanto Plain is Japan's largest lowland area and home to the Greater Tokyo Area, making it the country's most densely populated and economically central region.

EJU - Examination for Japanese University Practice Test

EJU - Examination for Japanese University Practice Test

EJU Japan and the World: Geography