Dichotomous Key and Scientific Names Quiz

Why is it important for scientists to classify and organize organisms?

• To make them look neat

• To differentiate among organisms

• To create more names

• To confuse people

What is a dichotomous key used for?

• To measure the size of organisms

• To name organisms randomly

• To create new species

• To identify organisms based on paired statements

Why are scientific names often in Latin or Greek?

• To honor ancient scientists

• To ensure consistency across languages

• To make them hard to pronounce

• Because they sound cool

What is the common name for the organism with the scientific name that includes 'mountain lion'?

• All of the above

• Cougar

• Puma

• Texas panther

What should you always start with when using a dichotomous key?

• Any random statement

• The middle statement

• The last statement

• Statement #1

What does it mean if an organism contains a nucleus?

• It is a eukaryote

• It is a heterotroph

• It is an autotroph

• It is a prokaryote

What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

• Heterotrophs do not need food

• Autotrophs rely on external food sources

• Heterotrophs make their own food

• Autotrophs make their own food

What unit is used to measure microscopic organisms?

• Micrometers

• Centimeters

• Millimeters

• Inches

What does 'unicellular' mean?

• Having two cells

• Having multiple cells

• Having no cells

• Having one cell

What is the scientific name of the plant commonly known as the spider plant?

• Chlorophytum comosum

• Rosa rubiginosa

• Ficus benjamina

• Hedera helix