Zoogeographical Realms Quiz 2

Who first divided the geographical areas of the Earth into six parts based on the distribution of birds?

• Alfred Russel Wallace

• Charles Darwin

• P. L. Sclater

• Carl Linnaeus

Which realm includes the whole of Europe, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia?

• Nearctic Realm

• Palaearctic Realm

• Neo-tropical Realm

• Ethiopian Realm

Which sub-region of the Palaearctic Realm includes Northern and Central Europe?

• Manchurian Sub-region

• Mediterranean Sub-region

• Siberian Sub-region

• European Sub-region

What type of climate is characteristic of the Nearctic Realm?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Arid

• Extreme cold and hot

Which realm is known for its rich faunal composition, particularly in Brazil?

• Ethiopian Realm

• Neo-tropical Realm

• Oriental Realm

• Australian Realm

What is the primary ecological condition of the Neo-tropical Realm?

• Savannah

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rain forest

Which sub-region of the Ethiopian Realm includes the hot and dry region of Africa?

• West African Sub-region

• East African Sub-region

• South African Sub-region

• Malagasy Sub-region

Which of the following is a notable mammal found in the Oriental Realm?

• Kangaroo

• Tiger

• Polar bear

• Gorilla

What type of fauna is primarily found in the Australian Realm?

• Carnivores

• Primates

• Rodents

• Marsupials

Which sub-region of the Australian Realm includes New Guinea?

• Polynesian Sub-region

• New Zealand Sub-region

• Australian Sub-region

• Austro-Malayan Sub-region