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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