Biomes MCQs

Our MCQs on Biomes explore various branches for it like tropical rainforests, deserts, grasslands, and tundras, highlighting their unique features and ecological significance.

By answering these questions, you can deepen your understanding of biomes and their impact on the Earth’s biosphere.

Ready to explore the world’s diverse biomes? Start answering the MCQs below!

MCQ on Biomes

All the living things together in an ecosystem form a _

community
population
Specie
None of these

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community

The different types of communities found on Earth are called?

habitats
genera
biomes
taxa

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biomes

__ major types of biomes exist

3
12
9
6

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6

Biomes are large ecological areas characterized by distinct climate, vegetation, and animal life. They play a vital role in shaping global biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.

Freshwater biomes include _

Ponds
Rivers
Streams
Lakes
All of these

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All of these

about _ percent of the Earth’s surface is made up of freshwater

12
3
60
23.1

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3

_ have the greatest amount of diversity of any of the biomes

Rivers
Streams
Lakes
Wetlands

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Wetlands

__ include Ponds, Rivers, Streams and lakes

Marine biomes
Freshwater biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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Freshwater biomes

_ contain saltwater and include the oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries

Marine biomes
Freshwater biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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 Marine biomes

_ cover 75 percent of the Earth’s surface and are very important to the planet’s oxygen and food supply

Marine biomes
Freshwater biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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 Marine biomes

_ are areas where saltwater mingles with freshwater

Estuaries
Eddies
tides
None of these

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Estuaries

_ receive minimal amounts of rainfall

Marine biomes
Freshwater biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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Desert biomes

Desert biomes cover approximately _ percent of the Earth’s surface

1.7
20
92
47

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20

_ contain many trees or other woody vegetation

Marine biomes
Freshwater biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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Forest biomes

Forest biomes cover about _ percent of the Earth’s surface

92
47
30
11.4

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30

Grasslands cover about _ percent of the Earth’s surface

92
47
30
11.4

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30

_ are very cold and have very little liquid water

Freshwater biomes
Tundra biomes
Desert biomes
Forest biomes

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Tundra biomes

Tundras cover about _ percent of the planet’s surface

92
47
30
15

Correct Answer

15