
Zoo 2.5 - Classification & Taxonomy
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The science of classification is known as ________.
taxidermy
taxonomy
organization
dichotomy
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Scientists must classify organisms in order to make it easier to study and to communicate in a universal language. Also, common names can be confusing, misleading and can vary ____________________.
daily
by region
on Wednesdays
based upon the year of discovery
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The criteria that scientists use to classify organisms include morphology, evolutionary history and _________.
DNA/genetics
size
shape
physical form
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Binomial Nomenclature is the classification system developed by ____________.
Mendel
Darwin
Linnaeus
Ms. Circle-Potter
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Binomial Nomenclature is a _____- part naming system used to classify organisms.
4
3
2
1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The scientific name for the common fruit fly is Drosophila melanogaster. What rule is being violated in the writing of this scientific name?
Genus should NOT be capitalized.
Species should be capitalized.
It should be underlined.
It should be italicized.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Latin is the primary language used to classify/name species. What is the reason for using this language?
Everyone can speak/understand it.
It is a dead language.
It is old.
It is ever-changing.
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