Classification

According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism? 

• Amphibians
• Ray finned fish
• Crocodiles
• Birds

Individuals that are well adapted to their environment will survive and produce:

• Fewer mutations
• Stronger genes
• More offspring
• Better traits

On the cladogram, which organism is the closest relative of the human?

• Frog
• Hare
• Caiman
• Parrot

You look at two species and see very similar DNA. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.
• These animals have a common ancestor.
• These animals are not likely related.
• These animals are likely becoming one species.

Which of dot represents the most recent ancestor of a mushroom?

• A
• B
• C
• D

What species of frog has no ridges and a mottled back?

• Southern leopard frog
• Green frog
• Bullfrog
• Carpenter frog

The Baltomore Oriole has the scientific name: Icterus galbula. What taxonomic levels do the scientific name include? 

• Genus and species
• Phylum and genus
• Kingdom and phylum
• Class and species

The 8 levels of classification, most broad to most specific.

• Domain, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Species
• Domain, Species, Kingdom, Genus, Phylum, Family, Class, Order
• Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
• Order, Kingdom, Species, Domain, Phylum, Family, Class, Genus

Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:

• dichotmous key
• binomial nomenclature
• 2 scientific names
• binomial key

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir