Classification Test Review 2018-19

Mrs. Taylor's class was identifying different species of plants. Which of the following best describes a species?

• a group in which organisms of different kinds are closely related

• another name for a family or genus

• a unique kind of organism

• the next classification following an order

Where Shotaro lives, the climate is humid much of the year. In some places, moss grows in the shade and between cracks in the pavement. The simplest plants, such as mosses and liverworts, are examples of which of the following plant groups?

• vascular plants

• nonvascular plants

• gymnosperms

• angiosperms

Matthew’s class was studying vertebrates. What are vertebrates?

• animals with body parts in segments

• animals with spiny skin

• animals with backbones

• animals without backbones

Scientists organize living things into a number of different levels of classification. As you continue down the levels of classification, which of the following is true?

• The organisms are grouped more and more by their behavior.

• The organisms are more and more closely related to each other.

• Each level refers to a unique kind of organism.

• The organisms have more and more differences.

Julie's class was studying vertebrates. Which of the following are examples of vertebrates?

• earthworms, roaches, leeches

• ferns, conifers, mosses

• crabs, grasshoppers, jellyfish

• camels, falcons, sharks

Tom observed moss growing on rocks and trees in a shady and moist area of a forest. The moss was very short. He also observed that no moss grew in dry or sunny areas. Which of the following is true about the moss?

• Moss reproduces by seeds that are protected inside a fruit.

• Moss is a nonvascular plant, without true leaves or roots.

• Moss is a vascular plant, so it has true leaves and roots.

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Which of the following is a list of invertebrate groups?

• amphibians, fish, reptiles

• mammals, birds

• frogs, salamanders, sea turtles

• earthworm, shrimp

Scientists use classification to group living things. What is likely true about living things that are placed in the same group?

• They are all the same age.

• They all have similar characteristics.

• They are all the same color.

• They are all the same size.

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Animals can be classified as vertebrates or invertebrates. Which structure must be present in order for an animal to be classified as a vertebrate?

• A wing

• A tail

• A brain

• A backbone

Which object would best demonstrate how roots in vascular plants function?

• table

• rock

• mirror

• sponge