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3.1.4 Dichotomous Keys

3.1.4 Dichotomous Keys

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Interactive Video

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Biology

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12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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NGSS
MS-LS4-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

helen White

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45 questions

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1.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

2.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'dichotomous' refer to in a dichotomous key?

It means there are always two options to choose from.

It refers to the use of pictures for identification.

It means the key is used only for plants.

It refers to a random selection process.

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to use dichotomous keys in the classification of organisms?

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5.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a reason why dichotomous keys are important in scientific studies?

They provide a systematic and reliable method for identifying species.

They support scientific communication by giving researchers a shared language.

They are essential for fieldwork and biodiversity studies.

They help organisms evolve faster.

Answer explanation

They help organisms evolve faster.

7.

SLIDE QUESTION

30 sec • Ungraded

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