Dichotomous Keys

Dichotomous Keys

Assessment

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Biology, Other Sciences

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do we look at when using a dichotomous key to identify organisms?

Back

Physical features.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

Back

To identify organisms.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which organisms are LEAST closely related?

Back

Organisms that share a domain.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three domains of life?

Back

Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is the founder of modern taxonomy?

Back

Carolus Linnaeus.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dichotomous key?

Back

A tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world, such as plants and animals, based on a series of choices that lead the user to the correct name.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is taxonomy?

Back

The science of classifying organisms.

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