luster c. cleavage d. none of the above; multiple properties must be used to diagnose a mineral ANS: D 30. The color of a mineral in powdered form is termed _____.
Japan Table of Contents. Japan is generally a rainy country with high humidity. Because of its wide range of latitude, Japan has a variety of climates, with a range often compared to that of the east coast of North America, from Nova Scotia to Georgia. Tokyo is at about 36 north latitude, comparable to that of Tehran, Athens, or Los Angeles.
The northernmost island of Japan receives a cool continental climate with warm rather than hot summer and cold winters. It is the island nearest to Russia which gives a good idea of its seasonal weather as the island is greatly affected by weather systems coming over from the continent.