Dichotomous Key

What is the purpose of a dichotomous key?

• to find a common ancestor

• to show the evolution of organisms

• to show relationships between organisms

• to identify organisms

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

From the table, which two animals are MOST CLOSELY related

• House Cate and Red Fox

• Red Fox and Dog

• Dog and Wolf

• Wolf and Gopher

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the name of bird Z?

• Certhidea

• Geospiza

• Camarhynchus

• Platyspiza

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is monster # 1 ?

• Alienus quadlegicus

• Alienus haircus

• Alienus Tritoothicus

• Alienus Blobicus

What is monster # 3 ?

• Alienus Fuzzicus

• Alienus Stripicus

• Alienus Tritoothicus

• Alienus Blobicus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is monster # 4 ?

• Alienus Fuzzicus

• Alienus Stripicus

• Alienus Quadlegicus

• Alienus Blobicus

What is monster # 2 ?

• Alienus Fuzzicus

• Alienus Stripicus

• Alienus Tritoothicus

• Alienus Blobicus

What is monster # 5 ?

• Alienus Fuzzicus

• Alienus Tritoothicus

• Alienus Hairicus

• Alienus Blobicus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is monster # 6 ?

• Alienus Stripicus

• Alienus Tritoothicus

• Alienus Hairicus

• Alienus Quadlegicus