Classification and Taxonomy

What two levels of classification make up a scientific name?

• Family and Order

• Genus and species

• Class and Phylum

• Domain and Kingdom

What is taxonomy?

• A classification system based on shared characteristics.

• A method for measuring biodiversity.

• A technique for genetic modification.

• A process of fossil dating.

Which level of classification has organisms that share the most characteristics?

• Genus

• Order

• Family

• Species

What type of organisms are found in Kingdom Protista?

• Multicellular organisms that are exclusively plant-like.

• Unicellular organisms that can be plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like.

• Only animal-like organisms that are unicellular.

• Fungi that are multicellular and plant-like.

What are the main kingdoms of life?

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista

• Mammalia, Reptilia, Amphibia, Aves

• Eukarya, Prokarya, Archaea, Bacteria

• Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Algae

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the highest level of classification?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Domain

• Species

What is the correct order of classification levels from broadest to most specific?

• Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Phylum

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

What is the scientific naming system called?

• Binomial nomenclature.

• Trinomial classification.

• Genetic taxonomy.

• Species identification.

What is an example of an organism in Kingdom Fungi?

• Mushrooms

• Frogs

• Roses

• Goldfish

Why is it important to use scientific names?

• To avoid confusion caused by common names and to provide a universal naming system.

• To make names easier to remember for the general public.

• To ensure that all species have a unique name that is easy to pronounce.

• To allow for more creativity in naming species.