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Dichotomous key Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Juniper

b)

Spruce

c)

Pine

d)

fir

2.

A table of arachnid and insect characteristics is shown. Which characteristic could be used to distinguish between arachnids and insects?

a)

Jointed legs

b)

Jointed legs

c)

Presence of eyes

d)

Presence of antennae

3.

Which of the following characteristics will most likely be helpful in identifying a butterfly using a dichotomous key?

a)

Migrates north every spring

b)

Wings have long extensions

c)

flutters wings fast on hot days

d)

hangs on branches

4.

A dichotomous key for insects is given. To what order does an insect with two pairs of scaly wings belong?

a)

Lepidoptera

b)

Diptera

c)

Heteroptera

d)

Coleoptera

5.

A student discovers an arachnid with a segmented abdomen, long legs, and a tail with no stinger. The student uses the dichotomous key belo

a)

h

b)

Scorpion

c)

Daddy long legs

d)

Whip Scorpion

6.

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

7.

What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?

a)

1

b)

323

c)

2

d)

4

8.

A botanist discovers a new plant in the jungle. Which of thefollowing observations of the plant’s characteristics would be useful in determ

a)

It was discovered in the summertime

b)

It is wet from a recent rain storm.

c)

Its leaves curl up on the edges.

d)

It is eaten by native jungle ants.