MCQs on mountains of Japan January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Japan? (A) Mount Fuji (B) Mount Takao (C) Mount Kita (D) Mount Hiei 2. Which mountain range is known as the Japanese Alps? (A) Chubu Mountains (B) All of the above (C) Akaishi Mountains (D) Hida Mountains 3. Mount Fuji is classified as what type of volcano? (A) Cinder cone (B) Shield volcano (C) Stratovolcano (D) Lava dome 4. Which mountain is considered the second highest in Japan? (A) Mount Yari (B) Mount Tate (C) Mount Hokkaido (D) Mount Kita 5. What is the elevation of Mount Fuji? (A) 3,776 meters (B) 3,500 meters (C) 3,450 meters (D) 3,990 meters 6. What is the primary national park that includes Mount Fuji? (A) Nikko National Park (B) Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park (C) Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (D) Yoshino-Kumano National Park 7. Which of the following mountains is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms in spring? (A) Mount Yoshino (B) Mount Zao (C) Mount Rishiri (D) Mount Tate 8. Which mountain range is located on the island of Honshu? (A) Chubu Mountains (B) Chugoku Mountains (C) Kyushu Mountains (D) Shikoku Mountains 9. Which mountain is famous for its “Three Peaks” hiking route? (A) Mount Yari (B) Mount Hiei (C) Mount Norikura (D) Mount Hakkoda 10. What is the significance of the “Nara Period” related to mountains in Japan? (A) Development of mountain temples (B) Establishment of national parks (C) Introduction of hiking trails (D) None of the above 11. Which peak is the highest in the Southern Alps of Japan? (A) Mount Tsurugi (B) Mount Kita (C) Mount Kiso (D) Mount Kaikoma 12. What is the popular name for the mountain range that runs down the center of Honshu? (A) Hida Range (B) Pacific Range (C) Chugoku Range (D) Japanese Alps 13. Which mountain is known for its hot springs and skiing? (A) Mount Fuji (B) Mount Yatsugatake (C) Mount Norikura (D) Mount Hakuba 14. What is the main mountain range in Hokkaido? (A) Chugoku Mountains (B) Japanese Alps (C) Kyushu Mountains (D) Hidaka Mountains 15. Which of the following is a famous mountain in the Kumano region? (A) Mount Hiei (B) Mount Yoshino (C) Mount Kumotori (D) Mount Koya 16. Which mountain is located on the border between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures? (A) Mount Yudono (B) Mount Hakkoda (C) Mount Gassan (D) Mount Zao 17. What is the most active volcano in Japan? (A) Mount Sakurajima (B) Mount Fuji (C) Mount Aso (D) Mount Kirishima 18. Which mountain is known for its unique “five lakes” at its base? (A) Mount Yari (B) Mount Fuji (C) Mount Tate (D) Mount Haku 19. What is the highest peak in the Hokkaido region? (A) Mount Rishiri (B) Mount Yotei (C) Mount Tokachi (D) Mount Asahidake 20. Which mountain range is home to the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route? (A) Chugoku Mountains (B) Japanese Alps (C) Chubu Mountains (D) Kyushu Mountains 21. Which mountain is famous for its colorful autumn foliage? (A) Mount Fuji (B) Mount Koshimizu (C) Mount Shichikashuku (D) Mount Hakkoda 22. What is the name of the ancient pilgrimage route that crosses many mountains in Japan? (A) Nakasendo (B) Kumano Kodo (C) Tokaido (D) San’in Kaigan 23. Which peak is associated with the Ainu culture in Hokkaido? (A) Mount Asahidake (B) Mount Yotei (C) Mount Rishiri (D) Mount Tokachi 24. What type of forest predominantly covers the mountainous areas of Japan? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Deciduous forest (C) Coniferous forest (D) Mangrove forest 25. Which mountain is known for its iconic shape and cultural significance? (A) Mount Tate (B) Mount Fuji (C) Mount Kita (D) Mount Hiei 26. What is the average snowfall in the Japanese Alps during winter? (A) 50 cm (B) 300 cm (C) 100 cm (D) 600 cm 27. Which mountain in Japan is renowned for its onsen (hot springs)? (A) Mount Fuji (B) Mount Hakkoda (C) Mount Hakone (D) Mount Kumotori 28. What is the major geological feature that characterizes many Japanese mountains? (A) Fault lines (B) Glaciers (C) Erosion (D) Volcanic activity 29. Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site related to Japan’s mountains? (A) Shirakami-Sanchi (B) Yakushima (C) Mount Fuji (D) All of the above 30. What is the cultural significance of Mount Fuji in Japanese art and literature? (A) All of the above (B) It is a symbol of national identity. (C) It is often depicted in paintings and poems. (D) It represents beauty and tranquility.