Biological Classification Flashcard

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What is called a distinct group of organisms of the same kind?

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Species

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Which of the following BEST describes biodiversity? endangered species, variety of all life on earth, different kinds of plants in the ecosystem, number of the same species in each area

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variety of all life on earth

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What is the purpose of every species on earth?

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survive and reproduce

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Largest category in classifying organisms?

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domain

Front

Which biological classification comprises organisms that serve common characteristics and can reproduce their own kind?

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species

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Which two domain systems were used by scientists to classify living organisms before they came up with the three domain systems?
I. Archaea
II. Bacteria
III. Eukarya
IV. Protista

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I. Archaea and II. Bacteria

Front

Arrange the Linnaean Hierarchical System of Classification in descending order.

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domain-kingdom-phylum-class-order-family-genus-species

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The Philippines has an abundant biological resource for foods, commercial merchandizes, and natural construction materials because of its rich _______ and fauna.

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Flora

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Benefits derived from biodiversity?

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environmental research, recreation and tourism

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What is likely to happen if overfishing, deforestation, and water pollution are not prevented?

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Species may become endangered; habitat will become inhabitable; and biodiversity may decrease.