[For Seniors] Fun Multiple-Choice Geography Quiz for Everyone (3 Options)

corner lot

A corner lot is a piece of land located at a corner that faces two roads. It is situated at an intersection or a T-junction, and the condition is that both the front and the side face a road. Incidentally, a basin refers to a flat terrain surrounded by mountains.

reservoir (farm pond / irrigation pond)

The reason there are many reservoirs (tameike) in Hyogo Prefecture lies in its geography. The Seto Inland Sea region has low rainfall and was not well-suited for growing crops. Therefore, it is said that reservoirs were necessary to enable stable agriculture.

Aichi

The industrial zone centered on Aichi Prefecture is called the Chukyo Industrial Zone. It boasts the highest shipment value among Japan’s industrial regions. A machinery-focused industrial area, including companies like Toyota Motor Corporation, extends throughout the region.

Pacific side

Snow travels to the Japanese archipelago while absorbing moisture from the Sea of Japan. Because it often releases snow on the Sea of Japan side, much of its moisture is lost by the time the clouds reach the Pacific side. That’s why there is little snow on the Pacific side.

Hiyoriyama

Hiyoriyama is a mountain in Miyazaki Prefecture with an elevation of 3 meters. Although it is man-made, it is recognized as the lowest mountain in Japan. A few pine trees have been planted there, and because it offers a good view of the sea, it is famous as a spot for watching the first sunrise of the New Year.

Iwate Prefecture

Hokkaido has the largest area in Japan, and Iwate Prefecture is the second largest. Its area is 15,275 square kilometers. By the way, Fukushima Prefecture is the third largest. Although Iwate’s population isn’t very large, its area is indeed very large.

Mariana Trench

The Mariana Trench is considered the deepest in the world and is recognized by Guinness World Records. It is characterized by a long, crescent-shaped scar-like form. It seems that creatures inhabit even those depths, and there is still much that remains unknown.