Study Fig. 4, which shows the islands of Japan and nearby plate boundaries.
- (a)(i)Name Japan's largest island.[1]
- (a)(ii)State the direction of movement of the Philippine plate.[1]
- (b)How far from Tokyo was the epicentre of the 2011 earthquake?[1]
- (c)(i)Study Fig. 5, which is a sketch of the cross-section along the line A – B. On Fig. 5 label: • Honshu Island; • Sea of Japan; • subduction zone; • a possible earthquake focus[4]
- (c)(ii)What type of plate boundary is shown on Fig. 5? Circle the correct answer below. constructive boundary destructive boundary conservative boundary[1]
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- [1] Honshu
- [1] To NW
- [1] 400-525 km
- [4] Correct labels on Fig. 5
- [1] Destructive boundary
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