Unit 6: Classification Review

The classification system...

• Consists of only one type of organism.

• Groups organisms according to similar characteristics.

• Sorts organisms according to size.

• Groups organisms based on color.

What is taxonomy?

• The study of taxes.

• The study of living things.

• The scientific study of how living things are classified.

• The scientific study of how to preserve living things.

According to the table below, what kingdom do cats belong to?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to the table below, what kingdom do dogs belong to?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

According to the table below, what species do dogs belong to?

• arctos

• catus

• familiaris

• orca

According to the table below, what species do cats belong to?

• arctos

• catus

• familiaris

• orca

Which group is made up of organisms that are all members of the same kingdom?

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How are these two organisms classified?

• Same kingdom, same species

• Same kingdom, different species

• Different kingdom, same species

• Different kingdom, different species

How are these two organisms classified?

• Same kingdom, same species

• Same kingdom, different species

• Different kingdom, same species

• Different kingdom, different species

The more classification levels that two organisms share...

• The easier they are to tell apart.

• The more characteristics they have in common.

• The easier they are to find.

• The bigger they are.