Dichotomous Key

To create a dichotomous key, the creator must use ______________ characteristics rather than variable ones.

• CONSTANT

• OPPOSITE

Life is ______________ at all levels from cells to biosphere.

• ORGANIZED

• EMPTIED

What should each dichotomous key finish with?

• A FULL DESCRIPTION of ORGANISM

• A HALF DESCRIPTION of ORGANISM

DICHOTOMOUS KEYS can also be expressed in CHART forms... yes or no

• Yes, DICHOTOMOUS KEYS can be expressed in CHART forms
• No, DICHOTOMOUS KEYS cannot be expressed in CHART forms

A _____________ key is a tool that allows the user to determine the identity of items in the natural world.

• map

• species

• dichotomous

The first part of the scientific name is known as its _________.

• genus

• domain

• species

• kingdom

The first part of the scientific name is known as its _________.

• genus

• kingdom

• species

• phylum

CHARACTERISTICS is a synonym for TRAITS...

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the branch of science concerned with classification?

Dichotomous keys are tools that help users identify....

• living and

  non-living things

• furniture

• food