Kingdoms of Life Quiz

What is the key way in which the earth is different from other planets?

• It has a unique atmosphere

• It has a diverse climate

• It contains life

• It is the only planet with water

Which kingdom of life includes tiny single-cell organisms called archaea?

• Bacteria

• Protista

• Plants

• Archaea

What is a common characteristic of archaea and bacteria?

• They have membrane-bound organelles

• They are prokaryotes

• They reproduce sexually

• They have a nucleus

Where can extremophiles, a type of archaea, be found?

• In the human gut

• In deep hydrothermal vents

• In the atmosphere

• In the soil

What is the main role of bacteria on Earth?

• To provide energy for plants

• To cause diseases

• To decompose and recycle nutrients

• To produce oxygen

What is the main characteristic that all protists have in common?

• They have chlorophyll

• They are eukaryotic

• They have a nucleus

• They are multicellular

What is the main function of the vascular tissue in plants?

• To transport water

• To provide support

• To produce flowers

• To store nutrients

What is the main role of fungi in the ecosystem?

• To produce oxygen

• To provide food for animals

• To perform photosynthesis

• To break down decaying matter

What characteristic do all animals have in common?

• They are prokaryotic

• They are diploid

• They have a nucleus

• They are autotrophs

Which phylum of animals includes sea stars and sea urchins?

• Mollusks

• Arthropoda

• Echinoderms

• Nematoda