NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsDichotomous Key
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
a)
physical features
b)
weather patterns
c)
environment
d)
diet
2.
What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.
What is a dichotomous key used for in science?
a)
To organize biomes
b)
Classify organisms
c)
Identify bacteria only
d)
None of these
4.
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
a)
dichotomous key
b)
binomial nmenclature
c)
scientific name
d)
binomial key
5.
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
a)
class and family name
b)
genus and species name
c)
domain and kingdom name
d)
kingdom and phylum name
6.
Identify the fish
a)
Sebastes serriceps
b)
Sebastes nebulosus
c)
Naucrates ductor
d)
Seriola lalandi
7.
What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?
a)
to find a common ancestor
b)
to show the evolution of organisms
c)
to see what organisms eat
d)
to identify organisms
8.
Based on the dichotomous key, which insect would be identified as insect "A"?
a)
Dragonfly
b)
Ladybug
c)
Firefly
d)
Bee
Reset
