6.1 Using Classification

What is classification?

Why do scientists classify?

what name is given to a scientist who classifies living things?

define taxonomy

• the science of living things

• the name given to a group of animals

• the science of grouping and naming living things

• the name given to all things science

Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:

• dichotomous key
• binomial nmenclature
• scientific name
• binomial key

An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?

• Class Insecta
• Order Amblygygi
• Order Araneae
• Order Scorpiones

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When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?

• physical features
• weather patterns
• environment
• diet

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A dichotomous key for trees is provided. Hikers found a tree that has large brown cones and single sharp needles. What species of tree have the hikers found?

• Juniper
• Pine
• Spruce
• Fir

What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the name of bird W?

• Certhidea
• Geospiza
• Camarhynchus
• Platyspiza

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