CLASSIFICATION

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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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Who came up with binomial nomenclature?

• Aristotle
• Mendel
• Watson
• Linneaus

What is binomial nomenclature?

• A two name naming system
• A two headed turtle
• A two grouped system to classify
• A two lensed microscope

Which taxa has more organisms, family or phylum?

• phylum
• family
• they are equal
• not enough information to answer

Which kingdom contains only multicellular autotrophs?

• fungi
• plant
• animal
• protist

What statement would NOT be good for a dichotomous key?

• The organism has 1 dorsal fin
• The organism is ugly
• The organism has leaves in groups of three
• The organism has 6 legs

Who organized living things by creating binomial nomenclature?

• Carolus Linnaeus
• Robert Hooke
• Anton van Leeuwenhoek
• James Watson

The scientific name for water bear is Hypsibius dujardini.  What is its species?

• Hypsibius 
• dujardini
• water 
• tardigrade

The scientific name for water bear is Hypsibius dujardini.  What is its genus?

• Hypsibius 
• dujardini
• water 
• tardigrade

What is the science of organizing, classifying and naming living things.

• taxonomy
• taxadermy
• taxicab
• toxicology