Unit 4 Dichotomous Key

Match the word to its definition

• To say who/what something or someone is

• Dichotomous

• The way someone/something looks or acts

• Characteristics

• Divided into two

• Classify

• To put into groups based on similarities

• Identify

When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

• physical characteristics

• weather patterns
• environment
• diet

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What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta
• Order Amblygygi
• Order Araneae
• Order Scorpiones

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Which leaf is shown in the drawing?

• Magnolia

• Redbud

• Sweetgum

• None of the above

Use the dichotomous key to identify this white wildflower

• Starflower

• Chickweed

• Common Strawberry

• Bowman's root

What is a dichotomous key used for in science?

• To organize biomes
• Classify organisms
• Identify bacteria only
• None of these