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.
Rain and snow. No shortage of rain in Japan. All year round large amounts of rain fall in the entire country. Most parts of Japan get more rain during the summer. The amounts of rain may rise up to 300 mm or more per month. In the northern part rainfall is spread more evenly over the year.