Classification Quiz

Organizing rocks according to their similarities is an example of the process of __________________

_____________ is the scientific study of how organisms are classified and named.

Only the ___________ word in an organism's complete scientific name has it's first letter capitalized.

The levels of classification of organisms in order in order are: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species. The broadest, least specific level is _____________.

To identify an unfamiliar organism, you could use a field guide and a(n) ________________________.

In Linnaeus's classification system, the smallest group was the genus.

• True

• False

As you move down the levels of classification, from domain to species, the number of organisms in each group increases.

• True

• False

Organisms in the same family are less closely related than organisms in the same order.

• True

• False

Linnaeus classified organisms according to similarities in observable features.

• True

• False

Felis concolor can mate with Felis domesticus

• True

• False