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The Characteristics That Define
Test Description: (LS.4d)
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1) In which taxonomic category are the members generally able to reproduce among themselves?
A
species
B
kingdom
C
genus
D
family
2) In order for a living thing to be classified as a member of a given species, it must —
A
eat the same types of foods.
B
have a spinal cord incased in a backbone
C
have the exact characteristics of the other members of the species.
D
be able to interbreed successfully with other members of the species.
3) Pinus virginianis, a type of tree, is probably most common in —
A
the Virgin Islands.
B
the state of Virginia.
C
Pine Valley.
D
Pine Cove Beach.
4) The term “binomial nomenclature” refers to an organism’s —
A
class and order.
B
family and genus.
C
genus and species.
D
kingdom and phylum.
5) All organisms have two scientific names. What classification levels do these names identify?
A
order and family
B
genus and order
C
genus and species
D
family and species
6) The classification system for organisms is the basis for —
A
scientific theory.
B
animal genetics.
C
binomial nomenclature.
D
animal behavior.
7) What is the level of classification in which organisms can mate with each other and where the offspring can also mate and produce offspring?
A
kingdom
B
species
C
class
D
family
8) Acer Saccharum is the scientific name for the Sugar Maple and Acer Palmatum is the scientific name for the Japanese Maple. What is Acer in both of these tree names?
A
The phylum that shows no relation to maples.
B
The genus that designates the trees as maples.
C
The class name that designates the plants as trees.
D
The kingdom that designates the trees as plants.
9) Animals that have vertebra and use gills to breathe are called —
A
mammals.
B
birds.
C
fish.
D
insects.
10) A salamander is cold blooded and spends time in water and on land.
A
amphibian.
B
fish.
C
mammal.
D
bird.
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