This map of Japan shows the epicenter of the March 11, 2011, earthquake that resulted in damage to a nuclear power plant on Japan's east coast. What
factors of Japan's geography contributed to the nuclear accident?
A. Japan is rich in uranium and cooling water for nuclear power.
B. Japan's location on the Pacific Rim makes it rich in resources and
well situated for trade.
C. Japan is an island on the Ring of Fire, with few natural resources.
D. Japan's limited natural resources have resulted in an emphasis on
technological solutions to power generation,