WorksheetsTaxonomy Formative Assessment
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is binomial nomenclature (naming)?
A two headed turtle
A two name naming system
A two grouped system to classify
A microscope with two lenses.
Which organism is most closely related to Quercus rubrum?
Acer rubrum
Quercus macrophylla
Which of the following taxa contain the fewest members?
phyllum
family
genus
class
Gray Wolf: Canis lupus
Aardwolf: Proteles cristatus
Coyote: Canis latrans
Why is it important to have a universal naming system for organisms?
So that scientists have to learn multiple languages
So that generic names can be used in different regions
So that organisms can be recognized in all regions, avoiding possible mistranslation
Because the words are fun to say
Which of the following pairs of organisms from the table shown to the left would be the most closely related?
Desert iguana and Box turtle
Chuckwalla and Bush anole
Box turtle and Bush anole
Desert iguana and Chuchwalla
Which organisms are most closely related?
A and B
B and C
C and A
not enough info given
What scientific name is correct?
Quercus Alba
Quercus alba
quercus Alba
quercus alba
Which of the organisms in the chart are most closely related to the Chimpanzee?
human
grey wolf
tiger snake
monarch butterfly
