AFNR 3.2 - Review Questions

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When classifying animals scientifically, it is important to keep animals of similar taxa grouped together.

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True

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How is classification used to group objects?

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objects can be grouped into categories based on similar attributes

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A dichotomous key is a means for identification based on a series of choices.

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True

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Dichotomous keys are simple yes or no questions pertaining to the physical features to direct a person to the correct identification of an object.

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True

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Each step of a dichotomous key will involve making a decision between three characteristics.

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False

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The distinguishing feature of a dichotomous key is that each step or question typically has how many options?

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2

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Accuracy is the ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. True or False?

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True

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Which of the following would most precisely measure 7 mL of a liquid? 250 mL beaker, 50 mL beaker, 10 mL graduated cylinder, 100 mL graduated cylinder

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10 mL graduated cylinder

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What type of data is measurable?

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quantitative

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What is the general term for statistical information collected during an experiment or trial?

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data