Classification and Taxonomy

What is the purpose of classifying organisms?

• To confuse scientists

• To identify levels of taxonomy

• To explain why organisms are classified

• To organize and understand biological diversity

Which of the following is a level of taxonomy?

• Kingdom

• Cell

• Organ

• Tissue

What skill is emphasized in the ATLs section?

• Memorization

• Critical thinking skills

• Physical fitness

• Artistic skills

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What is an autotroph?

• An organism that consumes other organisms

• An organism that produces its own food

• An organism that decomposes organic material

• An organism that lives in water

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What is a heterotroph?

• An organism that produces its own food

• An organism that consumes other organisms

• An organism that decomposes organic material

• An organism that lives in water

What is the process of dividing life into different groups called?

• Evolution

• Classification

• Adaptation

• Mutation

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What is taxonomy?

• A) A method to classify organisms based on shared characteristics

• B) A system to name chemical elements

• C) A process to organize historical events

• D) A technique for measuring physical distances

How many levels of classification are there in taxonomy?

• A) 5

• B) 6

• C) 7

• D) 8

In lamens terms, what does the term "buzzard" refer to in the UK?

• A) Vulture

• B) Hawk

• C) Eagle

• D) Falcon

What is one purpose of taxonomy?

• A) To create new species

• B) To standardize naming organisms

• C) To eliminate extinct species

• D) To study animal behavior