Geography And Environment Of Japan Flashcards
1
Q
What does archipelago mean?
A
A series of islands
2
Q
Where is Japan located?
A
On the North-East coast of the Asian Mainland.
3
Q
What are the names of the four main islands?
A
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu
4
Q
How is Japan raised above the oceans surface?
A
By the collision of major geographical plates
5
Q
How many active volcanoes are located in Japan?
A
Over 100
6
Q
What is Hokkaido like in winter?
A
Cold, with deep snow banks
7
Q
How much land is available for farming?
A
Very little
