11/11 Taxonomy and More

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What happens as you go down the taxonomic system levels?

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Each level is more specific than the level above it.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed is calculated by dividing the distance traveled by the time taken.

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If a student takes 45 seconds to travel 90 meters, what is their speed?

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2 m/s

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What is the formula for calculating velocity?

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Velocity = Displacement / Time.

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What is the velocity of a runner that traveled 10 km South in 0.5 hours?

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20 km/hr South.

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What is artificial selection?

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans choose desired traits in organisms.

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What is taxonomy?

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Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying, and naming living things.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is the significance of taxonomy in biology?

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Taxonomy helps organize and categorize living organisms, making it easier to study and understand biodiversity.

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What are the main levels of the taxonomic hierarchy?

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The main levels are Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.