Zoology Taxonomy quiz

In the English language, dogs have many different names to describe them. For example, canine, puppy, dog, hound, etc. In science around the world we use a naming system called what to make it uniform across the world?

• binomial nomenclature

• polynomial nomenclature

• taxonomy

• none of the above

Which organisms are most closely related?

• A and B

• B and C

• C and A

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The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things is called:

• Geology
• Biology
• Taxonomy
• Chemistry

An example of an unicellular organism would be:

• monkey
• bacteria
• spider
• human

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Which of the following vertebrate is not a mammal?

• Koala
• Kangaroo
• Giant Salamander
• Whale

Question #5

• F

• G

• H

• J

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Why do we classify organisms?

• To make them look pretty

• To understand how they are related

• To keep them in zoos

• To sell them in markets

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What is taxonomy?

• The study of stars and planets

• The science of classifying living things

• The art of drawing animals

• The process of growing plants

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What is one way to identify organisms?

• By their color

• By their physical characteristics

• By their habitat

• By their diet

Which of the following is an example of an external structure?

• Backbone

• Blood

• Fur

• DNA