Taxonomic Key

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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the scientific name of this organism?
Indica ratufa
Ratufa indica
Chordata Amimalia
Sciuridea rodenta
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Scientists use eight major classification levels to group and name organisms. Which level is the broadest (most general) classification level listed below?
kingdom
domain
family
class
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The binomial (2-part naming) system of classification was developed by the Father of Taxonomy, a scientist named
Darwin
Hooke
Linnaeus
Mendel
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What tool is used to compare two traits in a step-by-step fashion to help one identify an organism?
Cladogram
Dichotomous Key
Graph
Word classification
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why would scientists want to use a taxonomic system that is standardised? (Choose the best answer)
To avoid confusion when identifying organisms.
Because Linnaeus established a system.
So that Latin names can be used for a practical purpose.
To place organisms in different groups.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The smallest, most specific level of classification
genus
order
family
species
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
He developed the modern 2 word naming system
Aristotle
Mendel
Linneaus
Einstein
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