Identifying Organisms with a Dichotomous Key

What is the first step in using a dichotomous key?

• Start at question 1a

• Determine if the monster has wings

• Identify if the monster has legs

• Check the color of the monster

What does the dichotomous key help to identify?

• Monster's favorite food

• Monster's name

• Monster's color

• Monster's age

What feature determines if we move to question 5 in the key?

• If the monster has legs

• If the monster has more than one eye

• If the monster has wings

• If the monster has horns

What is the name of the monster with two eyes and no legs?

• Bullhorn

• Wingers

• Cyclops

• Greenie

What should you always do when moving to the next question in a dichotomous key?

• Start with the 'b' option

• Skip to the last question

• Guess the monster's name

• Start with the 'a' option