Biomes and habitat types MCQs

1. What is a biome?

(A) A large geographical area with distinct climate, vegetation, and wildlife

(B) A small community of plants and animals

(C) An isolated ecosystem in a single location

(D) A water body like a lake or river

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

3. Which biome is known for its four distinct seasons and deciduous trees?

(A) Tropical rainforest

(B) Savanna

(C) Taiga

(D) 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

5. Which biome is characterized by low precipitation, high temperatures, and sandy or rocky terrain?

(A) Taiga

(B) Wetlands

(C) Desert

(D) Tropical rainforest

6. In which biome would you most likely find large herbivores such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes?

(A) Savanna

(B) Arctic tundra

(C) Temperate forest

(D) Alpine

7. Which biome has the highest level of biodiversity?

(A) Desert

(B) Grassland

(C) Tundra

(D) Tropical rainforest

8. What is the primary characteristic of the taiga biome?

(A) Hot and humid climate with dense forests

(B) Mild climate with deciduous trees

(C) Cold climate with coniferous forests

(D) Warm, dry climate with sparse vegetation

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

10. Which biome is typically found at high altitudes and is characterized by cold temperatures, windy conditions, and limited vegetation?

(A) Alpine tundra

(B) Temperate grassland

(C) Savanna

(D) Mangrove forest