Classification

Olivia is trying to identify a plant she found in her backyard. She decides to use a dichotomous key. Which statement BEST describes what Olivia is using?

• A. A dichotomous key is a tool that identifies an organism based on traits. A dichotomous key helps scientists to identify organisms based on the physical traits of the organism.

• B. A dichotomous key is a tool that identifies an organism based on location. A dichotomous key uses physical traits, not locations.

• C. A dichotomous key is a tool that identifies an organism based on population size. A dichotomous key uses physical traits, not population sizes.

• D. A dichotomous key is a tool that identifies an organism based on reproduction method. A dichotomous key uses physical traits, not reproduction methods.

Kyle is developing a model to identify organisms by their physical traits. Which method will work best for Kyle?

• A. them in groups based on where they are found.

• B. Kyle should identify organisms based on their diet.

• C. Kyle should identify a list of characteristics that can be used to classify the organisms.

• D. Kyle should identify the behavioral differences that can be used to classify the organisms.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What species is identified by the characteristic 'Long neck'?

• Swan

• Penguin

• Eagle

• Frog

Which characteristic matches the species 'Mallard'?

• Flat bill

• Sharp talons

• Long whiskers

• Scaly skin

Which species has a 'Curved beak'?

• Seagull

• Penguin

• Sparrow

• Ostrich

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NGSS.3-LS4-2

Which species is identified by the characteristic 'Thin, pointed beak'?

• Verdin

• Sparrow

• Robin

• Finch

Which species has a 'Short, thick beak'?

• Northern cardinal

• American robin

• Blue jay

• House sparrow

Which species is identified by the characteristic 'Feathered head'?

• American kestrel

• Bald eagle

• Peregrine falcon

• Osprey

Which species is identified by the characteristic 'Featherless head'?

• Turkey vulture

• Bald eagle

• Peregrine falcon

• Red-tailed hawk

A scientist observes a microscopic organism under a microscope. The scientist’s notes are shown below. [Diagram: Observations - Sample was collected from under bark of tree. Multiple cells and tissues. Moves through the water by pumping its body. Chews bits of plant material.] Based on these observations, the scientist should place the organism into which kingdom?

• protist kingdom

• animal kingdom

• fungi kingdom

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1