Classification of Living Things Lesson

To sort an organism into a group based on shared traits is called __________.

• Domains
• Taxonomy
• Genetics
• Classification

The broadest level of classification is __________.

• Domain
• Kingdom
• Phylum
• Species

Organisms in the same phylum are more alike than organisms in the same class.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Cells that have a nucleus are called ________.

• archaea
• bacteria
• eukaryotes
• fungi

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

A scientific name consists of a ___________.

• domain and kingdom
• phylum and class
• family and order
• genus and species

Which language is the primary language used to classify living things?

• Greek
• Latin
• Roman
• English

An organism in the United States has the same scientific name as it does in China.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What kind of animal is an armadillo?

• Marsupial
• Mammal
• Reptile
• Amphibian

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What do scientists compare to make sure they classify an organism correctly?

• Taxonomic charts
• Other organisms
• DNA strands
• Skeletons

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A scientist who studies insects is called a(n) _____.

• ornithologist
• entomologist
• arachnologist
• paleontologist