Classifying Organism

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Science
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Charles Martinez
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1 min • 1 pt
The science of classifying and naming organisms based on their different characteristics is called
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to classify living organisms?
The DNA of organisms may be more easily analyzed.
Organisms may survive longer if they are classified.
Scientists may study and discuss organisms more easily.
Classifying is needed before scientists may make observations.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason scientists have developed a system to classify organisms?
Classification allows for organisms to interbreed and change.
A system was needed to better track genetic changes in an organism.
Classification allows for better identification of new organisms.
A system was needed to see microscopic organisms with more detail.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the best analogy for classification?
Classification is like setting up a phone tree in which one person calls the next two people, and those people call the next four people.
Classification is like creating an alphabetized list of people based on their last names.
Classification is like organizing a car wash where everyone brings needed items and then works.
Classification is like organizing a closet by hanging clothes together based on their type, color, and season.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Linnaeus improve the classification of organisms?
He created a way of naming organisms based on genus and species.
He began grouping animals based on the places they live.
He suggested a third domain to classify new types of organisms.
He introduced a new kingdom to include different kinds of bacteria.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which statement best summarizes how classification systems have changed over time?
Classification systems have become simpler to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.
Classification systems have become more complex to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.
Classification systems have become simpler to match the increased population sizes of organisms.
Classification systems have the become more complex to match the increased population sizes of organisms.
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