Binomial Nomenclature and Species Identification

Binomial Nomenclature and Species Identification

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of binomial nomenclature, a system developed by Carl Linnaeus to scientifically name organisms. It uses a classroom analogy to explain how binomial nomenclature helps in identifying organisms uniquely, similar to using full names to distinguish between people with the same first name. The tutorial further explains that each organism is assigned a scientific name consisting of two parts: genus and species. It highlights that organisms of the same species can reproduce among themselves despite differences in appearance or habitat. Examples of species in both animals and plants are provided to illustrate the concept.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to use full names when referring to individuals with the same first name?

To impress others with knowledge

To follow a classroom rule

To make conversations longer

To avoid confusion and ensure clarity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two parts of a scientific name in binomial nomenclature?

Genus and Family

Species and Order

Genus and Species

Family and Class

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of binomial nomenclature?

To provide a unique scientific name for each organism

To classify organisms based on color

To describe the diet of organisms

To group organisms by habitat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the international code of nomenclature, what is assigned to all identified organisms?

A common name

A binomial name

A habitat description

A color code

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is true about organisms of the same species?

They belong to different genera

They cannot reproduce among themselves

They can reproduce and form new individuals like themselves

They are always identical in color

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following animals belong to the same species?

All domestic cats

Hens and cows

Mango and maize

Cats and dogs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following plants are mentioned as examples in the video?

Apple and banana

Mango and maize

Pine and oak

Rose and tulip