Explore Taxonomy and Classification

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______ is the science of grouping living things based on shared characteristics.

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taxonomy

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Why do scientists group living things?

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To make them easier to study.

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How many levels of taxonomy are there?

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7

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Which answer shows the correct taxonomic order from most specific to least specific?

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Order-Class-Phylum-Kingdom

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A tool that helps to identify an object by answering a series of questions is called a ________.

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Dichotomous Key

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What tree is leaf A from? (enlarge the picture to see the key)

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Magnolia