Classification and Naming of Organisms

What is the purpose of the Classification unit?

• To organize millions of organisms on Earth

• To study the anatomy of mammals

• To explore the history of the Earth

• To learn about human evolution

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which system is mentioned in the background information for naming organisms?

• Linnaean Naming System

• Darwinian Naming System

• Mendelian Naming System

• Watson-Crick Naming System

What is the focus of the "Taxing" Corals activity?

• Classifying corals based on their characteristics

• Studying the migration of corals

• Analyzing the diet of corals

• Observing the reproduction of corals

What type of key is used in "The Key to ID" activity?

• Dichotomous key

• Binary key

• Genetic key

• Phylogenetic key

The main topic of the "What Are Corals?" video is (a)  

• Modern biological classification ca
• Coral reef conservation
• The lifecycle of corals
• The history of coral reefs

Match the following scientists with their contributions to biology.

• Theory of Evolution

• Carl Linnaeus

• Germ Theory of Disease

• Charles Darwin

• Father of Genetics

• Louis Pasteur

• Classification of Living Things

• Gregor Mendel

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What is the acronym used to remember the categories of classification?

• King Philip Came Over For Good Soup

• Dear King Philip, Come Over For Great Spaghetti

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally

• Never Eat Soggy Waffles

Which domain do multi-celled organisms like the seagoing creature belong to?

• Archaea

• Bacteria

• Eukarya

• Protista

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What class do warm-blooded animals that produce milk belong to?

• Reptilia

• Aves

• Mammalia

• Amphibia

Whales and porpoises belong to the order (a)   .

• Primates
• Cetacea
• Carnivora
• Rodentia