Classification of Living Things

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To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called __________.

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Classification

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The broadest level of classification is __________. Options: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Species

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Domain

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Are organisms in the same phylum more alike than organisms in the same class?

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FALSE

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Cells that have a nucleus are called ________. Options: archaea, bacteria, eukaryotes, fungi

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eukaryotes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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A scientific name consists of a ___________. Options: domain and kingdom, phylum and class, family and order, genus and species

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genus and species

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Primary language used to classify living things? Options: Greek, Latin, Roman, English

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Latin

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Scientific name consistency across countries: An organism in the United States has the same scientific name as it does in China.

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TRUE

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What kind of animal is an armadillo? Options: Marsupial, Mammal, Reptile, Amphibian

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Mammal

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

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What do scientists compare to make sure they classify an organism correctly?

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DNA strands

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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A scientist who studies insects is called a(n) _____. Options: ornithologist, entomologist, arachnologist, paleontologist

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entomologist