Classification Review

What is the highest rank in the taxonomic hierarchy?

• Genus

• Family

• Kingdom

• Species

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Animalia kingdom?

• Autotrophic nutrition

• Presence of cell walls

• Multicellular organisms

• Photosynthesis

Identify the correct order of the taxonomic hierarchy from highest to lowest.

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Phylum, Kingdom

Which kingdom includes organisms that are primarily decomposers?

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Protista

Explain why biodiversity is important for ecosystems.

• It increases the number of species in an area.

• It ensures a balance of natural processes and resilience.

• It provides more food for humans.

• It reduces the number of predators.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of organisms in the Plantae kingdom?

• Heterotrophic nutrition

• Lack of chlorophyll

• Presence of cell walls made of cellulose

• Unicellular structure

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What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

• Decompose organic material

• Consume other organisms

• Convert solar energy into chemical energy

• Provide shelter for animals

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Which of the following best describes the concept of an ecosystem?

• A group of organisms of the same species living in an area

• A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment

• A single species living in a specific habitat

• A collection of different species in a zoo

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Which of the following is a defining characteristic of the Protista kingdom?

• Multicellular and autotrophic

• Unicellular and eukaryotic

• Multicellular and heterotrophic

• Prokaryotic and autotrophic

How does the classification of organisms help scientists?

• It allows them to create new species.

• It helps in understanding evolutionary relationships.

• It reduces the number of species on Earth.

• It increases the genetic diversity of organisms.

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