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1) The division of organisms into groups, or classes, based on specific characteristics
A
characteristic
B
classification
2) The scientific name for an organism comes from
A
main characteristic
B
kingdom and phylum
C
order and class
D
genus and species
3) Today, what system based on shared characteristics is used to classify organisms?
A
the 8 level system
B
sets of encylopedias
C
notes and photographs
D
drawings and graphs
4) What can you find by working through the statements in a dichotomous key?
A
how many animals are birds
B
when a species of organism appeared on Earth
C
the identity of an organism
D
how long a fungus can live
5) The science of describing, classifying, and naming organisms
A
classification
B
taxonomy
6) In order, what are the three levels of classification in addition to domain, kingdom, family, genus, and species?
A
phylum, class, order
B
class, order, genera
C
phylum, order, class
D
class, order, phylum
7) An aid that is used to identify organisms and that consist of a series of paired statements
A
dichotomous key
B
taxomony
8) The root di- mean two
A
False
B
True
9) Who simplified the naming of living things by giving each a two-part name
A
Parkerson
B
Linnaeus
10) When Mrs. Parkerson learned about classification, there were only two classifications plants and animals
A
True
B
False
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