Which three bodies of water border the Korean peninsula?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Yellow Sea to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Korea Strait to the south
- Step 1: The peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, with China and Russia on the north. Step 2. The west coast faces the Yellow Sea and the east coast faces the East Sea, also called the Sea of Japan. Answer: The Yellow Sea to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Korea Strait to the south. Why not the others: The other combinations put the seas on the wrong sides or name waters that do not touch Korea.
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