In Terms of Its Latitudinal Extent, How Does Japan Compare

question 15

Multiple Choice

In terms of its latitudinal extent, how does Japan compare to the state of California?

• A) Japan and California have just about the same latitudinal extent.
• B) Japan is wider and shorter than California.
• C) Japan is more elongated, extending farther north and south.
• D) Japan is narrower and longer than California.
• E) Japan is both wider and longer than California.

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Definitions:

Fibula

The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, running parallel to the tibia and playing an important role in stabilizing the ankle.

Talus

A bone in the ankle that sits above the calcaneus (heel bone) and below the tibia (shinbone), critical for foot movement and stability.

Cuneiform Bones

A group of three bones in the foot located between the navicular bone and the first, second, and third metatarsal bones.

Hematopoiesis

The production of blood cells and platelets, which occurs in the bone marrow.