MCQs on mountains of Japan

  • What is the highest mountain in Japan?
    • A) Mount Fuji
    • B) Mount Takao
    • C) Mount Kita
    • D) Mount Hiei
      Answer: A) Mount Fuji
  • Which mountain range is known as the Japanese Alps?
    • A) Chubu Mountains
    • B) Hida Mountains
    • C) Akaishi Mountains
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Mount Fuji is classified as what type of volcano?
    • A) Stratovolcano
    • B) Shield volcano
    • C) Cinder cone
    • D) Lava dome
      Answer: A) Stratovolcano
  • Which mountain is considered the second highest in Japan?
    • A) Mount Kita
    • B) Mount Tate
    • C) Mount Hokkaido
    • D) Mount Yari
      Answer: A) Mount Kita
  • What is the elevation of Mount Fuji?
    • A) 3,776 meters
    • B) 3,500 meters
    • C) 3,450 meters
    • D) 3,990 meters
      Answer: A) 3,776 meters
  • What is the primary national park that includes Mount Fuji?
    • A) Nikko National Park
    • B) Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
    • C) Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park
    • D) Yoshino-Kumano National Park
      Answer: B) Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
  • 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
      Answer: A) Mount Yoshino
  • Which mountain range is located on the island of Honshu?
    • A) Chugoku Mountains
    • B) Chubu Mountains
    • C) Kyushu Mountains
    • D) Shikoku Mountains
      Answer: B) Chubu Mountains
  • Which mountain is famous for its “Three Peaks” hiking route?
    • A) Mount Hiei
    • B) Mount Yari
    • C) Mount Norikura
    • D) Mount Hakkoda
      Answer: B) Mount Yari
  • What is the significance of the “Nara Period” related to mountains in Japan?
    • A) Establishment of national parks
    • B) Development of mountain temples
    • C) Introduction of hiking trails
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B) Development of mountain temples
  • Which peak is the highest in the Southern Alps of Japan?
    • A) Mount Kaikoma
    • B) Mount Kita
    • C) Mount Kiso
    • D) Mount Tsurugi
      Answer: A) Mount Kaikoma
  • What is the popular name for the mountain range that runs down the center of Honshu?
    • A) Japanese Alps
    • B) Pacific Range
    • C) Chugoku Range
    • D) Hida Range
      Answer: A) Japanese Alps
  • Which mountain is known for its hot springs and skiing?
    • A) Mount Fuji
    • B) Mount Hakuba
    • C) Mount Norikura
    • D) Mount Yatsugatake
      Answer: B) Mount Hakuba
  • What is the main mountain range in Hokkaido?
    • A) Chugoku Mountains
    • B) Hidaka Mountains
    • C) Kyushu Mountains
    • D) Japanese Alps
      Answer: B) Hidaka Mountains
  • Which of the following is a famous mountain in the Kumano region?
    • A) Mount Hiei
    • B) Mount Koya
    • C) Mount Kumotori
    • D) Mount Yoshino
      Answer: B) Mount Koya
  • Which mountain is located on the border between Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures?
    • A) Mount Yudono
    • B) Mount Zao
    • C) Mount Gassan
    • D) Mount Hakkoda
      Answer: B) Mount Zao
  • What is the most active volcano in Japan?
    • A) Mount Sakurajima
    • B) Mount Fuji
    • C) Mount Aso
    • D) Mount Kirishima
      Answer: A) Mount Sakurajima
  • Which mountain is known for its unique “five lakes” at its base?
    • A) Mount Yari
    • B) Mount Fuji
    • C) Mount Tate
    • D) Mount Haku
      Answer: B) Mount Fuji
  • What is the highest peak in the Hokkaido region?
    • A) Mount Rishiri
    • B) Mount Asahidake
    • C) Mount Tokachi
    • D) Mount Yotei
      Answer: B) Mount Asahidake
  • Which mountain range is home to the famous Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route?
    • A) Japanese Alps
    • B) Chugoku Mountains
    • C) Chubu Mountains
    • D) Kyushu Mountains
      Answer: A) Japanese Alps
  • Which mountain is famous for its colorful autumn foliage?
    • A) Mount Fuji
    • B) Mount Koshimizu
    • C) Mount Hakkoda
    • D) Mount Shichikashuku
      Answer: C) Mount Hakkoda
  • What is the name of the ancient pilgrimage route that crosses many mountains in Japan?
    • A) Kumano Kodo
    • B) Nakasendo
    • C) Tokaido
    • D) San’in Kaigan
      Answer: A) Kumano Kodo
  • Which peak is associated with the Ainu culture in Hokkaido?
    • A) Mount Asahidake
    • B) Mount Rishiri
    • C) Mount Yotei
    • D) Mount Tokachi
      Answer: C) Mount Yotei
  • What type of forest predominantly covers the mountainous areas of Japan?
    • A) Coniferous forest
    • B) Deciduous forest
    • C) Tropical rainforest
    • D) Mangrove forest
      Answer: A) Coniferous forest
  • Which mountain is known for its iconic shape and cultural significance?
    • A) Mount Tate
    • B) Mount Fuji
    • C) Mount Kita
    • D) Mount Hiei
      Answer: B) Mount Fuji
  • What is the average snowfall in the Japanese Alps during winter?
    • A) 50 cm
    • B) 100 cm
    • C) 300 cm
    • D) 600 cm
      Answer: C) 300 cm
  • Which mountain in Japan is renowned for its onsen (hot springs)?
    • A) Mount Fuji
    • B) Mount Hakone
    • C) Mount Hakkoda
    • D) Mount Kumotori
      Answer: B) Mount Hakone
  • What is the major geological feature that characterizes many Japanese mountains?
    • A) Fault lines
    • B) Glaciers
    • C) Erosion
    • D) Volcanic activity
      Answer: D) Volcanic activity
  • 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
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • What is the cultural significance of Mount Fuji in Japanese art and literature?
    • A) It represents beauty and tranquility.
    • B) It is a symbol of national identity.
    • C) It is often depicted in paintings and poems.
    • D) All of the above.
      Answer: D) All of the above.

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