Animal Classification

What is the main purpose of classifying animals, plants, and insects into groups?

• To make them look more organized

• To make it easier to study and identify them

• To create more jobs for scientists

• To make them more colorful

Which of the following is an example of a vertebrate?

• Butterfly

• Lobster

• Dog

• Snail

Why might it take almost a thousand years to catalog every species of animals on Earth?

• Because scientists work very slowly

• Because there are millions of species, many of which are not yet discovered

• Because animals keep changing their names

• Because animals are too fast to catch

How do scientists classify organisms in a taxonomy chart?

• By their color

• By their size

• By their common characteristics

• By their speed

What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates have a spine, invertebrates do not

• Vertebrates are always larger than invertebrates

• Invertebrates can fly, vertebrates cannot

• Invertebrates are always faster than vertebrates

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If you were to classify your toys using the method described, which of the following would be the most specific category?

• Toys

• Stuffed animals

• Stuffed animals that are cats

• Playroom

What is the significance of the domain level in a taxonomy chart?

• It represents the smallest group

• It represents the largest group

• It is used to classify only plants

• It is used to classify only insects

Why is it important for scientists to classify living things into categories like domain, kingdom, and phylum?

• To make it easier to find them in a zoo

• To help understand the relationships and characteristics of different organisms

• To make them more appealing to the public

• To ensure they are all the same size

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Which of the following is NOT a class of vertebrates?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Insects

• Fish

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How does the classification of animals help in scientific research and study?

• It makes animals easier to catch

• It helps scientists communicate more effectively about different species

• It makes animals more friendly

• It helps animals live longer