Classification and Dichotomous Keys Quiz LE 2020

First Name

Last Name

Plants, animals, and bacteria are all

• in different kingdoms
• in the same kingdom
• autotrophic
• heterotrophic

Which row in the chart shows the correct classification group for each animal?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

A dichotomous Key is Shown below. Use the dichotomous key to identify the scientific name of the organism represented below:

• Lepidosiren paradoxa
• Alopias vulpinus
• Sphyrna mokarran
• Monodon monoceros

Which two vertebrates are most closely related?

• A and B
• B and E
• C and D
• A and D

According to the classification scheme, what other animal is the house cat closest in relation to?

• dolphin
• songbird
• lynx
• wolf

Which classification category contains the greatest number of different types of organisms?

• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Genus
• Species

In the binomial system of nomenclature, which two classification groups provide the scientific name of an organism?

• kingdom and phylum
• phylum and species
• kingdom and genus
• genus and species

Within which classification group would all members show the greatest similarity?

• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Genus
• Species