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Classification Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The correct order of classification from the BROADEST group to the most narrow is:
a)
Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
b)
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species
c)
Kingdom, Family, Order, Phylum, Class, Genus, Species
d)
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
2.
An organism that has cells that lack a nucleus are called:
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Heterotroph
c)
Prokaryote
d)
Autotroph
3.
The study of how things are classified is known as:
a)
binomial nomenclature
b)
a dichotomous key
c)
taxonomy
4.
The 2-part naming system developed by Linneus is known as:
a)
dichotomous key
b)
taxonomy
c)
binomial nomenclature
d)
classification
5.
The rules for naming an organism are:
a)
Capitalize Genus, lowercase species, underline or italicize entire word
b)
Capitalize both Genus and species, underline or italicize the entire word
c)
write it how ever you want
d)
Capitalize Genus, lowercase species, make the entire word in bold print
6.
Use the dichotomous key above to classify the unknown organism in the picture
a)
Kentuckyus
b)
Californius
c)
WalaWala
d)
Beverlus
7.
Why do scientists classify living things?
a)
It helps scientists trap species to study
b)
It is easier to study organisms when grouped 
c)
It is a good way to keep organisms calm
d)
It is helpful when dissecting an organism
8.
An early classification system had two groups: Plants and Animals. What is wrong with that system?
a)
It is too specific
b)
It is too narrow minded
c)
It is too broad
d)
It is too fancy 
9.
Who came up with binomial nomenclature?
a)
Aristotle
b)
Mendel
c)
Watson
d)
Linneaus
10.
What is binomial nomenclature?
a)
A two name naming system
b)
A two headed turtle
c)
A two grouped system to classify
d)
A two lensed microscope
11.
What taxa are in a scientific name?
a)
Genus and Kingdom
b)
Species and Family 
c)
Species and Class
d)
Genus and Species
12.
Which taxa has more organisms, family or phylum?
a)
phylum
b)
family
c)
they are equal
d)
not enough information to answer
13.
What statement would NOT be good for a dichotomous key?
a)
The organism has 1 dorsal fin
b)
The organism is ugly
c)
The organism has leaves in groups of three
d)
The organism has 6 legs
14.

Which organisms can you find living in extreme places such as salt lakes, hot springs and deep sea trenches

a)

bacteria

b)

Plantae

c)

Archea

d)

Protists

15.
Escherichia coli is the scientific name of a bacterium.  What category of classification is Escherichia?
a)
Species
b)
Order
c)
Phylum
d)
Genus
16.
Do salamanders have claws?
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Maybe
17.
What bird is the closest relative to bird K?
a)
D
b)
J
c)
H
d)
B
18.

scientist that classifies and names organisms

a)

taxonomist

b)

zoologist

c)

ornithologist

d)

cardiologist

19.

What is the species name of the animal Pan troglodyte.

a)

troglodyte

b)

Pan

c)

chimp

d)

Animalia

20.

the largest taxonomic group

a)

kingdom

b)

phylum

c)

genus

d)

species

21.

the smallest/most specific taxonomic group

a)

species

b)

genus

c)

kingdom

d)

phylum

22.

which two taxons are used to give an organism their scientific name?

a)

kingdom/phylum

b)

phylum/class

c)

genus/species

d)

kingdom/species

23.

which domain contains archaeabacteria?

a)

eukarya

b)

bacteria

c)

archaea

24.

What characteristics are used to divide organisms into kingdoms?

a)

number of cells, nucleus, obtaining energy

b)

number of legs, mammal, reptile

c)

obtaining energy, habitat, nucleus

d)

number of cells, eggs or live birth, aquatic or terrestial

25.
The three Domains are:
a)
Plant, Animal, Bacteria
b)
Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
c)
Fungi, Animal, Plant
d)
Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Plants

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