Classification

The scientific name for an organism is made from the:

• class and family name

• genus and species name

• domain and kingdom name

• kingdom and phylum name

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

Which of the following organisms are MOST closely related?

• organisms that share a domain
• organisms that share a family 
• organisms that share a genus 
• organisms that share an order  

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An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta
• Order Amblygygi
• Order Araneae
• Order Scorpiones

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

• Amphibians
• Ray finned fish
• Crocodiles
• Birds

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Who first proposed binomial nomenclature as a way of classifying organisms?

• Carolus Linnaeus
• Carl's Jr.
• Charles Darwin
• Henry Groseclose

Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?

• Bacteria
• Archaea
• Eukarya

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Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

• jaws
• mammary glands & hair
• terrestrial during all life stages
• bipedal & opposable thumbs

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Which domain includes all animals and plants?

• Archaea
• Eukarya
• Bacteria

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What is this a picture of?

• Pedigree
• Cladogram
• Family Tree
• Oak Tree

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