2023 Summer EOC Prep - Taxonomy Pre Test

Which two levels of classification are used to name organisms?

• family and order

• kingdom and domain

• genus and species

• class and order

Single celled organisms that do not contain a nucleus are referred to as

• eukaryotes

• prokaryotes

Multi-celled organisms that contain a nucleus are referred to as

• eukaryotes

• prokaryotes

Thermophiles, Halophiles, and Methanogens all exist in extreme environments. What domain do these organisms belong to?

• Eukarya

• Archaea

• Bacteria

Some bacteria are motile which means

• they are very big

• they can move

• they are multicellular

• they are eukaryotes

Of the following classifications , the largest or most inclusive is

• Order

• Family

• Class

• Phylum

Of the following classifications, the smallest or least inclusive is

• order

• genus

• species

• class

The binomial nomenclature of the animals of the world makes it?

• Easier to identify organisms for science

• Harder to identify organisms for science.

• Not necessary for science.

• Confusing and difficult

A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir

A group of organisms that look alike and can reproduce among themselves is known as a:

• Genus
• Phylum
• Species
• Animal Family