Which prefecture contains Lake Biwa and borders Kyoto to the east?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Shiga
- Step 1: The lake occupies about a sixth of the prefecture. Step 2. The prefecture is Shiga, where Otsu is the capital. Answer: Shiga. Why not the others: The others lie further away.
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