Classification and Variation (G7)

What is the word for when we put living things into different groups?

• Separation

• Dichotomy

• Classification

• Organisation

Which of the following identifies the levels of classification in the correct order?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most specific level of classification?

• Family

• Genus

• Species

• Phylum

All species of bats are members of the kingdom Animalia. They are classified as animals because —

• their cells have cell walls.
• they feed on other organisms.
• their cells are large.
• they can move quickly.

Green algae, ferns, and pine trees are classified in the plant kingdom. These organisms share certain characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify these organisms as plants?

• They engage in photosynthesis.
• They have an immune system.
• They can be found in many different regions on Earth.
• They produce flowers.

In which level is there the greatest diversity of organisms?

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

Organisms in the ___ level have the most in common with each other.

• kingdom

• phylum

• genus

• species

Beaked whale, sperm whale, dolphins and white whales are belong to the same ___________

• Family

• Genus

• Order

• Species

Which of the following is an invertebrate?

• Cat

• Snail

• Goldfish

• Humans