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WorksheetsTaxonomy Review
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
a)
dichotomous key
b)
binomial nmenclature
c)
scientific name
d)
binomial key
3.
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
4.
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
a)
physical features
b)
weather patterns
c)
environment
d)
diet
5.
Why do we use scientific names to name organisms instead of relying on common names?
a)
Because common names vary regionally
b)
Because everyone understands and speaks Latin
c)
To make scientists sound smart
d)
Because they are the most descriptive
6.
What term refers to the two part naming system used in traditional classification?
a)
binomial nomenclature
b)
systematics
c)
cladistic analysis
d)
taxonomy
7.
Which of the following shows taxonomic groups in order from broadest to most specific?
a)
kingdom, phylum,order, class, genus, species
b)
species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom
c)
kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
d)
phylum, kingdom, order, class, genus, family, species
8.
If I found an organism that was multicellular, heterotrophic, with a cell wall made of chitin, what kingdom would I place it in?
a)
eubacteria
b)
plantae
c)
animalia
d)
fungi
9.
Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J.
a)
peacock flounder
b)
band-tail puffer
c)
trumpet fish
d)
spotted goat fish
10.
Which of the following is the best definition of "classification"?
a)
The practice of grouping animals randomly and studying their characteristics
b)
The practice of grouping animals based on their characteristics
c)
The practice of studying animals in their natural habitats
d)
The practice of studying animals under a microscope
11.
What should you do when typing a scientific name?
a)
Capitalize the first word
b)
Capitalize the first word and underline the whole thing
c)
Capitalize the first word and italicize the whole thing
d)
Nothing
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