Classification of Living Things

To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called __________.

• Domains
• Taxonomy
• Genetics
• Classification

The broadest level of classification is __________.

• Domain
• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Species

Cells that have a nucleus are called ________.

• archaea
• bacteria
• eukaryotes
• fungi

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A scientific name consists of a ___________.

• domain and kingdom
• phylum and class
• family and order
• genus and species

Which language is the primary language used to classify living things?

• Greek
• Latin
• Roman
• English

What are the 8 levels of Classification in order?

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

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

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

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

What is the smallest and most specific group in the classification system?

• species

• domain

• kingdom

• Genus

Why do we classify living things

• To keep information private

• To make finding information easier

• To confuse students

• To make animals healthier

In a scientific name, what group does the FIRST name identify?

• Genus

• Species

• Kingdom

• Domain

In a scientific name, what does the SECOND name identify?

• Genus

• Species

• Kingdom

• Domain