Some Major Ecosystems MCQs for MDCAT Practice

Biology section, Some Major Ecosystems chapter. Sample questions from past PMC papers.

1. Question 1
   Which one is not a desert?
   • A.Thal
   • B.Thar
   • C.Sahara
   • D.Taiga
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2. Question 2
   Grassland present in temperate climates are called as
   • A.Savana
   • B.Prairies
   • C.Coniferous
   • D.Forest.
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3. Question 3
   Describe the animal life in Profundal zone.
   • A.It consists of zooplankton, small fish, and photosynthetic bacteria.
   • B.It consists of small fish, insect larvae, and anaerobic bacteria.
   • C.It consists of fish, crustaceans, and decomposer bacteria.
   • D.It consists of large aquatic plants and floating algae.
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4. Question 4
   Grassland in tropic climates have woody trees and are called:
   • A.Pampas
   • B.Prairies
   • C.Veld
   • D.Savanna
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5. Question 5
   Zoological name of rhesus monkey is:
   • A.Felis leo
   • B.Macaca mulatto
   • C.Solenorotos tibitanus
   • D.Felis bengalensis
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6. Question 6
   Distinguish Coniferous Alpine and Coniferous Boreal Forests.
   • A.oniferous Alpine forests have taller trees than Coniferous Boreal forests.
   • B.oniferous Alpine forests have a higher species diversity than Coniferous Boreal forests.
   • C.Coniferous Alpine forests are found at high elevations, while Coniferous Boreal forests are found at high latitudes.
   • D.oniferous Alpine forests receive more rainfall than Coniferous Boreal forests.
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7. Question 7
   Which of the biomes has been increased in area by human activities.
   • A.Sawana
   • B.Grassland
   • C.Coniferous
   • D.Desert
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8. Question 8
   Differentiate between prairies and savana.
   • A.Prairies are found in temperate regions while savanna is found in tropical regions.
   • B.Prairies have moderate rainfall while savanna has heavy rainfall.
   • C.Prairies have tall grasses while savanna has short grasses.
   • D.Prairies have hot summers while savanna has cold summers.
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