Classification

To put similar organisms into groups

• taxonomy

• classification

• dichotomous key

• phylum

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the largest classification category

• Kindgom

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

the smallest, most specific classification category

• Genus

• Phylum

• Order

• Species

Which of the following is the correct order from broadest to smallest?

• Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Phylum

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Kingdom, Phylum, Order, Class, Family, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

Binomial nomenclature is made up of :

• Family & Order

• Phylum & Class

• Kingdom & Species

• Genus & Species

Which of the following is a reason scientists use scientific names as opposed to their common names?

• Scientists around the world use the same names so there is no language barrier

• No two species have the same scientific name, so there is no confusion about which organism is being studied

• Scientific names can help you know which organisms are related if they share a common genus name

Why do scientists classify living things?

• It helps scientists trap species to study
• It is easier to study organisms when grouped 
• It is a good way to keep organisms calm
• It is helpful when dissecting an organism

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An early classification system had two groups: Plants and Animals. What is wrong with that system?

• It is too specific
• It is too narrow minded
• It is too broad
• It is too fancy 

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The three Domains are:

• Plant, Animal, Bacteria
• Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
• Fungi, Animal, Plant
• Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Plants

Classifying organisms based off their body structure, size, shape color, method of obtaining food. (Use of scientific names)

• Aristotle

• Linnaeus

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