Quiz on Classification of Organisms

What does the term "binomial nomenclature" refer to?

• A system of naming species using two names.

• A type of natural selection.

• A method of convergent evolution.

• A classification of domains.

What does the term "genus" refer to in biological classification?

• A group of related species

• A single species

• A type of natural selection

• A characteristic of an organism

What is the meaning of shared characteristics in classification?

• They help classify organisms into groups.

• They make organisms identical.

• They are used to create new species.

• They are irrelevant to classification.

In what are organisms grouped?

• Their size

• Their characteristics

• Their color

• Their habitat

What is the main purpose of classification in biology?

• To separate organisms

• To group organisms based on similarities

• To identify individual organisms

• To create new species

Which animal in the diagram is known for flying?

• Bat

• Crocodile

• Leopard

• Koala

What happens to the similarities of organisms as you move to a level with fewer types of organisms?

• They become more general

• They become more specific

• They remain the same

• They disappear

What level of classification comes directly after class?

• Order

• Family

• Genus

• Phylum

In the Linnaean system, what level is directly above the genus?

• Species

• Family

• Order

• Class

What can be inferred about the species' habitat from the evolution shown in the diagram?

• The species moved from land to water.

• The species remained on land the entire time.

• The species moved from water to land.

• The species lived in the air.