S7L1 Linnaean Classification Review

Which of the following is the correct order of the Linnaean Taxonomy Levels from the broadest to the most specific?

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Order, Family, Genus, Species

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which kingdom includes multicellular organisms that can perform photosynthesis?

• Animalia

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Protista

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why the classification system is important in biology.

• It helps in identifying and naming organisms.

• It allows scientists to communicate more effectively about different species.

• It helps in understanding the evolutionary relationships between organisms.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following kingdoms is known for having organisms that are primarily decomposers?

• Plantae

• Animalia

• Fungi

• Protista

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used in the Linnaean classification system?

• Physical characteristics

• Genetic similarities

• Behavioral traits

• Habitat preferences

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate how the development of the microscope influenced the classification of organisms.

• It allowed scientists to see and classify microorganisms.

• It led to the discovery of new kingdoms such as Protista and Fungi.

• It provided more detailed information about the structure of cells.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Describe the significance of Carl Linnaeus's contribution to the field of taxonomy.

• He developed the binomial nomenclature system.

• He classified organisms based on their physical characteristics.

• His system laid the foundation for modern biological classification.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the six-kingdom system has improved our understanding of the diversity of life on Earth.

• It has allowed for more precise classification of organisms.

• It has helped in understanding evolutionary relationships.

• It has provided a framework for identifying new species.

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Who created the most commonly used system of taxonomy?

• Niels Bohr

• Watson and Crick

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

What KINGDOM are rats found in?

• Protista

• Fungi

• Plantae

• Animalia

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2