Biomes and habitat types MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

1. What is a biome?
a) A small community of plants and animals
b) A large geographical area with distinct climate, vegetation, and wildlife
c) An isolated ecosystem in a single location
d) A water body like a lake or river
Answer: b) A large geographical area with distinct climate, vegetation, and wildlife

2. Which biome is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, and is dominated by shrubs and small trees?
a) Desert
b) Tundra
c) Chaparral
d) Grassland
Answer: c) Chaparral

3. Which biome is known for its four distinct seasons and deciduous trees?
a) Tropical rainforest
b) Temperate forest
c) Taiga
d) Savanna
Answer: b) Temperate forest

4. What type of habitat is primarily found in the tundra biome?
a) Dense forests with high rainfall
b) Frozen landscapes with permafrost
c) Hot, dry deserts with sparse vegetation
d) Grasslands with scattered trees
Answer: b) Frozen landscapes with permafrost

5. Which biome is characterized by low precipitation, high temperatures, and sandy or rocky terrain?
a) Desert
b) Wetlands
c) Taiga
d) Tropical rainforest
Answer: a) Desert

6. In which biome would you most likely find large herbivores such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes?
a) Arctic tundra
b) Savanna
c) Temperate forest
d) Alpine
Answer: b) Savanna

7. Which biome has the highest level of biodiversity?
a) Desert
b) Tropical rainforest
c) Tundra
d) Grassland
Answer: b) Tropical rainforest

8. What is the primary characteristic of the taiga biome?
a) Hot and humid climate with dense forests
b) Cold climate with coniferous forests
c) Mild climate with deciduous trees
d) Warm, dry climate with sparse vegetation
Answer: b) Cold climate with coniferous forests

9. What type of ecosystem is characterized by saturated soil and is dominated by aquatic plants?
a) Desert
b) Wetland
c) Grassland
d) Alpine tundra
Answer: b) Wetland

10. Which biome is typically found at high altitudes and is characterized by cold temperatures, windy conditions, and limited vegetation?
a) Temperate grassland
b) Alpine tundra
c) Savanna
d) Mangrove forest
Answer: b) Alpine tundra

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