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WorksheetsClassification of Organisms
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the most basic difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?
Heterotrophs respond to their surroundings, while autotrophs do not.
Heterotrophs remain in one place, while autotrophs move around.
Heterotrophs get nutrition by eating, while autotrophs make their own food.
Heterotrophs excrete waste products, while autotrophs do not.
Green algae, ferns, and pine trees are classified in the plant kingdom. These organisms share certain characteristics. Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify these organisms as plants?
They engage in photosynthesis.
They have an immune system.
They can be found in many different regions on Earth.
They produce flowers.
Tigers, sponges, and whales are all members of the animal kingdom. These organisms are very different, but are similar in some ways. Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify these organisms as animals?
They have fur.
They have cell walls.
They eat other living organisms.
They feed on decomposing organic matter.
Amanda learns that some species of algae share the characteristics of being unicellular and producing sugar by photosynthesis. These species of algae fall into which kingdom?
Fungi
Animalia
Protista
Plantae
Bacteria can be classified into two kingdoms: Archaea and Eubacteria. Bacteria in both of these kingdoms are all —
organisms that live in harsh environments.
autotrophs.
organisms that reproduce sexually.
prokaryotes.
A mushroom that is multicellular, eukaryotic, and a decomposer belongs to the kingdom —
Plantae
Fungi
Animalia
Protista
An organisms scientific name is made of (in order) ...
species, class
genus, kingdom
genus, species
species
Organisms are the same ___________ when they can have offspring, then those have more offspring.
Class
Family
Species
Phylum
The science of describing, classifying, and naming living things is called:
Geology
Biology
Taxonomy
Chemistry
Define the term 'classification'.
Grouping the organisms
Grouping of organisms to their own group
Identify the difference between the organisms
How many kingdoms do scientists use to classify Earth's organisms?
5
3
2
6
Which statement would be true when classifying these animals?
They are reptiles and vertebrates.
They are amphibians and vertebrates.
They are reptiles and invertebrates.
They are amphibians and invertebrates.
Which of the following is a primary reason for classifying organisms into different kingdoms?
To organize them based on their evolutionary history
To determine their geographical location
To identify their size and shape
To assess their economic value
In the classification of organisms, which of the following is the correct order from broadest to most specific?
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Genus, Species, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
Which of the following characteristics is used to classify an organism into the kingdom Fungi?
They are autotrophic and perform photosynthesis
They have a cell wall made of chitin
They are unicellular and prokaryotic
They reproduce through seeds
