Classifying the World

What is the correct way to write the scientific name correctly?

• Genus species
• genus Species
• Genus Species
• genus species

Are living things biotic or abiotic?

• Biotic
• Abiotic

A system of distinguishing groups for purposes of identification. A device for sorting into groups with similar characteristics.

• Classification
• Taxonomic System
• Variation
• Genetics

Difference that occur among the offspring of a particular species.

• Variation
• Genetics
• Population
• Classification

The science of the classification of organisms.

• Taxonomic System
• Taxonomy
• Classification
• Variations

Which 2 organisms would be able to reproduce  and produce fertile offspring?

• 2 organisms in the same class
• 2 organisms in the same family
• 2 organisms in the same genus
• 2 organisms in the same species

Which 2 organisms have the fewest characteristics in common?

• 2 organisms in the same kingdom
• 2 organisms in the same genus
• 2 organisms in the same species
• 2 organisms in the same family

Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:

• dichotomous key
• binomial nomenclature
• scientific name
• binomial key

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

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