Levels of Classification

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

• Separation

• Dichotomy

• Classification

• Organisation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is classification?

• grouping things based on their differences

• grouping things based on random ideas

• grouping things based on their similarities

Why is it so important to classify living things?

• it's less organized and harder to study

• it's more organized and easier to study

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

• taxonomy
• taxadermy
• taxicab
• toxicology

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

Which kingdom do humans belong to?

• Plantae
• Fungi
• Animalia
• Protista

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the most specific level of classification?

• Family

• Genus

• Species

• Phylum

Members of which of the following groups have the lowest number of features in common?

• Family

• Kingdom

• Species

• Phylum

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to the video, what do organisms need in order to be classified in the phylum Chordata?

• Sharp Teeth

• Retractable Claws

• A backbone

• Hair of fur