Identifying Organisms Quiz

What is the name of the process by which organisms are grouped and identified?

• photosynthesis

• respiration

• taxonomy

• mitosis

Which type of organism has a backbone: vertebrates or invertebrates?

• vertebrates

• mammals

• reptiles

• insects

Name one example of a vertebrate organism.

• Butterfly

• Dog

• Frog

• Snake

Name one example of an invertebrate organism.

• Pine tree

• Jellyfish

• Goldfish

• Elephant

What are the three main groups of vertebrates?

• Mammals, birds, and fish

• Dinosaurs, reptiles, and amphibians

• Reptiles, amphibians, and insects

• Plants, fungi, and bacteria

Which group of vertebrates includes animals like frogs, snakes, and birds?

• Insects and Arachnids

• Reptiles and Birds

• Mammals and Amphibians

• Fish and Crustaceans

Which group of vertebrates includes animals like sharks, rays, and bony fish?

• Fish

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

Which group of vertebrates includes animals like humans, apes, and monkeys?

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Birds

• Amphibians

What are the two main groups of invertebrates?

• Arthropods and Mollusks

• Plants and Fungi

• Birds and Amphibians

• Fish and Reptiles

What is the name of the process by which organisms are classified and categorized?

• photosynthesis

• respiration

• taxonomy

• mitosis