Biology - Classification
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Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers biological classification (taxonomy) at the high school level, specifically targeting grades 9-10. The questions assess students' understanding of the hierarchical classification system, from the broadest level (domain) to the most specific (species), and require knowledge of the eight taxonomic levels: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. Students must demonstrate mastery of binomial nomenclature, understanding that scientific names consist of genus and species, and recognize Carl Linnaeus as the founder of this two-name system. The quiz extensively tests knowledge of the six kingdoms (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia), requiring students to identify distinguishing characteristics such as cell wall composition, nutritional methods (autotrophic vs. heterotrophic), and cellular organization (prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic). Additional concepts include the use of dichotomous keys as identification tools and the ability to apply classification principles to real-world examples. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying biology classification in grades 9-10. The comprehensive nature of this assessment makes it highly versatile for multiple instructional purposes throughout a taxonomy unit. Teachers can use individual questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge about classification levels or kingdom characteristics, while the complete quiz serves effectively as a unit review before major assessments. The varied question formats, including practical applications of dichotomous keys and real organism examples, make this ideal for formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex evolutionary relationships. The quiz strongly supports instruction by reinforcing memorization of taxonomic hierarchy while simultaneously requiring application of classification principles, making it suitable for homework assignments or in-class practice sessions. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-5 (using models to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy) and supports Common Core scientific literacy standards by requiring students to analyze and interpret biological classification systems.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following organisms are LEAST closely related?
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which kingdom contains members who are prokaryotic?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Members of this kingdom live in unusual conditions such as deep ocean trenches or volcanoes
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NGSS.MS-LS1-5
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Molds, yeast, and mushroom belong to kingdom:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Members of this kingdom never have a cell wall
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
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