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17.1 Using Keys_1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There are 2,700 different snake species.

Each species has a ........................... set of features.

a)

unique

b)

same

2.

A key can be

a)

set out as a series of branches,

b)

set of questions.

c)

both are true

d)

both are false

3.

The questions need to be about features that

a)

don’t change

b)

could be change

4.

...........................use a series of questions to distinguish each species from all the rest.

a)

branching

b)

investigation

c)

keys

5.

What is a dichotomous key used for in science?

a)

To organize biomes

b)

Classify organisms

c)

Identify bacteria only

d)

None of these

6.

When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

a)

physical features

b)

weather patterns

c)

environment

d)

diet

7.

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

a)

to find a common ancestor

b)

to show the evolution of organisms

c)

to show relationships between organisms

d)

to identify organisms

8.

An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

a)

Class Insecta

b)

Order Amblygygi

c)

Order Araneae

d)

Order Scorpiones

9.

What is the name of bird W?

a)

Certhidea

b)

Geospiza

c)

Camarhynchus

d)

Platyspiza

10.

A dichotomous key for trees is provided.


Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles.


What species of tree have the hikers found?

a)

Juniper

b)

Pine

c)

Spruce

d)

Fir