R12 Classification Quiz

Where are the most biodiverse places in the world?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

• Antarctic Ice Sheet

• Gobi Desert

Why must we save the rainforest from habitat destruction?

• To preserve biodiversity and protect endangered species

• To increase urban development

• To promote deforestation

• To reduce carbon emissions

Which of the following is a reason why some species are considered the most endangered?

• Habitat loss

• Abundant food supply

• Stable population

• Lack of predators

What is Classification?

• A process of sorting or arranging items into categories or groups based on shared characteristics.

• A method of measuring the length of an object.

• A technique used to calculate the area of a circle.

• A strategy for improving memory retention.

Fill in the blank: The highest rank in the biological classification system is _______.

• Species

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Class

In the biological classification system, what comes after Phylum?

• Class

• Order

• Family

• Genus

Fill in the blank: The lowest rank in the biological classification system is _______.

• species

• genus

• family

• order

What are vertebrates?

• Animals without a backbone

• Animals with a backbone

• Animals with wings

• Animals with scales

Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals?

• Cold-blooded

• Warm-blooded

• Have scales

• Lay eggs

Mammals give birth to ____.

• live young

• eggs

• pouches

• larvae