Question 1: Today’s image features Mount Fuji in the background. Where are we?
- Japan
- China
- Indonesia
Correct Answer: Japan
Fact: Tateishi Park, seen in today’s image, is in the Greater Tokyo Area of Japan. This island nation is intimately linked to the sea. With the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Sea of Japan/East Sea to the west, Japan gets much of its food from the sea. Today is Marine Day, a national celebration of the sea and ocean.
Question 2: Which is the largest island of Japan?
- Honshu
- Hokkaido
- Kyushu
Correct Answer: Honshu
Fact: Japan is made up of over 14,000 islands. Honshu, the largest and most populous, is home to the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, as well as Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain at 12,389 feet.
Question 3: Which country has the world’s longest coastline?
- Philippines
- Japan
- Canada
Correct Answer: Canada
Fact: At approximately 151,015 miles, Canada’s coastline is by far the longest in the world. The country’s Arctic Archipelago consists of over 36,500 islands, which contribute to the length of the nation’s coastline.