Classification

What is it called when we put things into orderly groups based on similar characteristics?

• Organization

• Characterization

• Classification

• Ordering

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the science of describing, classifying, and naming living things called?

• Taxonomy

• Biology

• Scientology

• None of these

True or False: Scientists classify both living and extinct organisms

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the largest level in the 7 level system called?

• Species

• Kingdom

• Order

• Domain

How many kingdoms are there in total?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

True or False: Scientists use both names from an organisms genus and species to give it its scientific name (I.E. Homo sapien).

• True

• False

As you move down the 7 levels of classification, the organization becomes more

• General

• Specific

• Stays the same

What tool is used to help describe and identify an organism you are observing?

• 7 levels of classification

• Branching diagram

• Textbooks

• Dichotomous key

How many kingdoms of bacteria are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

In which kingdom would you find an organism that lives in extreme environments such as volcanic vents or hot springs?

• Eubacteria

• Protista

• Animalia

• Achaebacteria