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WorksheetsTaxonomy and Dichotomous Key Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the scientific name for the Bald Eagle
Aves Chordata
Haliaeetus Accipitridae
Animalia leucocephalus
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Which is the most specific of the labeling process?
Kingdom
Phylum
Genus
Species
Which step do you always start with when using a dichotomous key?
1
3
6
2
Taxonomy is the science of .......
Genetics
Classification
Bacteria
Mammals
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
dichotomous key
binomial nmenclature
scientific name
binomial key
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?
Juniper
Pine
Spruce
Fir
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
physical features
weather patterns
environment
diet
Using this dichotomous key, identify the name of the circled Fish, J.
peacock flounder
band-tail puffer
trumpet fish
spotted goat fish
The scientific name for an organism is made from the:
class and family name
genus and species name
domain and kingdom name
kingdom and phylum name
Why do we use scientific names to name organisms instead of relying on common names?
Because common names vary regionally
Because everyone understands and speaks Latin
To make scientists sound smart
Because they are the most descriptive
What term refers to the two part naming system used in traditional classification?
binomial nomenclature
systematics
cladistic analysis
taxonomy
Which of the following shows taxonomic groups in order from broadest to most specific?
kingdom, phylum,order, class, genus, species
species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom
kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
phylum, kingdom, order, class, genus, family, species
Which of the following is the best definition of "classification"?
The practice of grouping animals randomly and studying their characteristics
The practice of grouping animals based on their characteristics
The practice of studying animals in their natural habitats
The practice of studying animals under a microscope
If I found an organism that was multicellular, heterotrophic, with a cell wall made of chitin, what kingdom would I place it in?
eubacteria
plantae
animalia
fungi
Taxonomy and Dichotomous Key Review
A) The process of naming organisms based on their physical characteristics
B) The study of the genetic makeup of organisms
C) The examination of organisms' habitats
D) The analysis of organisms' diets
