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Classification (VA SOL LS.3) Gr8 Science SOL Review

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which list shows the levels of classification in the correct order?

a)

kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species, domain

b)

domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

c)

domain, kingdom, class, family, order, phylum, genus, species

d)

kingdom, domain, family, class, order, phylum, species, genus

2.

Grouping organisms into domains is based on what things? CHOOSE 3

a)

the presence or absence of certain cellular structures

b)

presence or absence of a liver organ

c)

how they get their food

d)

number of cells (unicellular or multicellular)

e)

presence or absence of legs

3.

One of the most important differences between the plant and animal kingdoms is-

a)

plants do not move, but animals can

b)

plants do not need water, but animals do

c)

plants do not cell walls, but animals do

d)

plants can produce their own food, but animals can not

4.

Which of the following is NOT one of the kingdoms?

a)

plants

b)

protists

c)

insects

d)

fungi

5.

A pine tree is a member of which kingdom?

a)

Animalia

b)

Protista

c)

Fungi

d)

Plantae

6.

Which of the following organisms are in the plant kingdom? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

tree

b)

moss

c)

algae

d)

mushroom

e)

yeast

7.

Which of the following organisms belong in the same kingdom as the organism pictured? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

wolf

b)

jellyfish

c)

algae

d)

ladybug

e)

mushroom

8.

Many people get confused and think that fungi (like mushrooms and molds) are in the same kingdom as plants, but fungi are different from plants because fungi are-

a)

autotrophic

b)

unicellular

c)

heterotrophic

d)

prokaryotic

9.

Euglena are classified as plant-like protists because -

a)

they can live in the water

b)

they have endospores

c)

they have structures similar to roots on plants

d)

they can produce their own food through photosynthesis

10.

For an organism to be classified as an animal, it must have which of the following characteristics?

a)

unicellular, without a nucleus, without a cell wall, autotrophic

b)

multicellular, with a nucleus, with a cell wall, autotrophic

c)

multicellular, with a nucleus, without a cell wall, heterotrophic

11.

Archaebateria and Eubacteria are the only two kingdoms where the organisms do not have -

a)

cell walls

b)

a nucleus

c)

flagella

d)

cytolasm

12.

Fungus-like protists are called that because, like fungi, they are -

a)

autotrophic

b)

decomposers

c)

able to live in extreme environments

d)

able to live where there is a lot of salt

13.

Crustaceans are part of the domain Eukarya (organisms whose cells are eukaryotic) , the kingdom Animalia (animal kingdom), and the phylum Arthropoda (organisms with a hard exoskeleton and jointed legs). The class of crustaceans includes what other organisms? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

lobsters

b)

crabs

c)

jellyfish

d)

spiders

e)

millipedes

14.

Snails belong to the domain Eukarya (cells have a nucleus and no cell wall), Animal kingdom, and the phylum Mollusca (having a soft, muscular body and usually a shell). What are some other organisms in the same phylum? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

clam

b)

oyster

c)

starfish

d)

squid

e)

jellyfish

15.

Which of the following is NOT considered a flowering plant (angiosperm)?

a)

violets

b)

roses

c)

lily pad

d)

pine tree

16.

Which of the following is NOT considered a conifer (or gymonsperm)?

a)

pine tree

b)

cedar tree

c)

maple tree

d)

spruce tree

17.

Ferns are classified as -

a)

angiosperms

b)

gymnosperms

c)

vascular seedless plants

d)

nonvascular plants

18.

Which organism is classified as an echinoderm?

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Sea sponges belong to which phylum?

a)

cnidarians

b)

annelids

c)

porifera

d)

chordata

20.

List the symmetry examples in the correct sequence.

a)

A-radial symmetry; B-bilateral symmetry ; C-asymmetrical

b)

A-bilateral symmetry; B-asymmetrical; C-bilateral symmetry

c)

A-asymmetrical; B-radial symmetry; C-bilateral symmetry

d)

A-bilateral symmetry; B-radial symmetry; C-asymmetrical

21.

According to the chart which pairings of mice would be considered the same species? CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Mouse 1 & 2

b)

Mouse 2 & 3

c)

Mouse 3 & 4

d)

Mouse 1 & 3

e)

Mouse 1 & 4

22.

A horse and a donkey can mate to produce a mule. However, a horse and donkey are NOT considered the same species. What is one major reason?

a)

the horse is larger than the donkey

b)

the horse and donkey were able to reproduce

c)

the mule offspring is sterile (unable to reproduce)

d)

the horse and donkey are in different kingdoms

23.

The last level of classification should be labeled -

a)

class

b)

species

c)

family

d)

domain

24.

What is the scientific name of this wolf?

a)

Eukarya lupus

b)

eukarya Lupus

c)

Canis lupus

d)

canis Lupus

e)

Lupus canus

25.

Would these two organisms be able to mate and produce fertile young?

a)

yes

b)

no

26.

Are these two organisms the same species?

a)

yes

b)

no

27.

These two organisms are part of the same class, Aves (birds). Out of the following choices, which other levels of classification would they also have in common? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

genus

b)

species

c)

domain

d)

phylum

e)

order

28.

Which of the following would NOT be a feature that scientists would use when classifying a new species of fish?

a)

type of skeleton

b)

cell type

c)

how it obtains its food

d)

how fast it swims

29.

Which of these organisms would be most closely related? CHOOSE TWO

a)

Alligator mississippiensis

b)

Elephas maximus

c)

Felis domesticus

d)

Felis bieti

30.

Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that tend to live in extreme places such as this hot spring are part of which domain?

a)

eukarya

b)

eubacteria

c)

archaebacteria

d)

protista

31.

Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that can be either helpful or harmful (such as the helpful ones in this yogurt) are part of which domain?

a)

archaea

b)

bacteria

c)

eukarya

d)

animalia

32.

The domain that contains the kingdoms protista, plantae, animalia, and fungi is ----

a)

eukarya

b)

bacteria

c)

archaea

33.

What do protists, animals, plants, and fungi all have in common?

a)

all have prokaryotic cells

b)

all have eukaryotic cells

c)

all are heterotrophs

d)

all are autotrophs

34.

Which phylum does this sea anemone belong to? It has multicellular, eukaryotic cells, is a heterotroph, has radial symmetry, no backbone, and has stinging cells that are used to trap and kill prey.

a)

echinoderms

b)

mollusks

c)

chordates

d)

cnidarians

35.

Which phylum do these organisms belong to?

a)

annelids

b)

mollusks

c)

cnidarians

d)

fungi

36.

To which phylum do these organisms belong?

a)

mollusks

b)

chordates

c)

annelids

d)

arthropods

37.

To what phylum do these organisms belong? They all have jointed legs and an exoskeleton.

a)

insects

b)

annelids

c)

arthropods

d)

chordates

38.

To what phylum do these organisms belong? They all have soft bodies (some with a shell and some without), and live either on land or in the sea.

a)

annelids

b)

mollusks

c)

arthropods

d)

cnidarians

39.

To what phylum do these organisms belong? They all have radial symmetry and spiny body coverings.

a)

cnidarians

b)

echinoderms

c)

annelids

d)

mollusks

40.

Which of the following organisms are the most closely related? CHOOSE TWO

a)
b)
c)
d)
41.

Which group of plants do these organisms belong to? They are all vascular and reproduce with spores.

a)

mosses

b)

ferns

c)

gymnosperms (conifers)

d)

angiosperms (flowering plants)

42.

This is an example of an organism that is nonvascular and reproduces using spores. It is often found in damp places. What major group does it belong to?

a)

mosses

b)

ferns

c)

gymnosperms (conifers)

d)

angiosperms (flowering plants)

43.

This group of plants is vascular and produces seeds in cones like the ones in the picture. What major group does it belong to?

a)

mosses

b)

ferns

c)

gymnosperms (conifers)

d)

angiosperms (flowering plants)

44.

This plant belongs to which major group?

a)

mosses

b)

ferns

c)

gymnosperms (conifers)

d)

angiosperms (flowering plants)

45.

What kingdom is most identifiable by the fact that all its members are autotrophs?

a)

plants

b)

animals

c)

fungi

d)

protists

46.

What kingdom is made up of both unicellular, multicellular, or colonial organisms that can be autotrophs or heterotrophs and have eukaryotic cells?

a)

plants

b)

animals

c)

fungi

d)

protists

47.

Organisms in the fungi kingdom have which of the following key features? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

autotrophic

d)

heterotrophic

e)

cell wall (made of chitin)

48.
The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things is called:
a)
Geology
b)
Biology
c)
Taxonomy
d)
Chemistry
49.
Which organism in the table is least closely related to the chimpanzee?
a)
human
b)
grey wolf
c)
tiger snake
d)
monarch butterfly