Classification

What is classification? Classification is the organising or sorting of organisms into groups according to their _________?

• characteristics

• habitats

• colors

• sizes

Which of the following may be included in the classification of organisms?

• Body form

• Colour pattern

• Mode of development

• Genetics

• All of the above

The classification of organisms is referred to as ________.

• taxonomy

• photosynthesis

• metabolism

• osmosis

What is the highest taxonomic rank in the biological classification hierarchy shown in the diagram?

• Kingdom

• Genus

• Order

• Family

Which taxonomic rank comes after Kingdom in the biological classification hierarchy shown in the diagram?

• Phylum

• Class

• Order

• Family

Which taxonomic rank comes after Order in the biological classification hierarchy shown in the diagram?

• Family

• Genus

• Species

• Class

The use of an international classification system is important because:

• it allows for standardized communication and comparison across countries.

• it is only used for local purposes.

• it makes data collection more difficult.

• it limits the sharing of information globally.

Classification is used for what purpose in science?

• To organize and group organisms based on similarities

• To create random groups of organisms

• To make scientific names longer

• To confuse scientists

Who are taxonomists?

• Taxonomists are scientists who classify and name plants and animals.

• Taxonomists are people who study weather patterns.

• Taxonomists are experts in computer programming.

• Taxonomists are doctors who treat animals.

Who devised the two-name system known as binomial nomenclature in 1753?

• Carolus Linnaeus

• Charles Darwin

• Gregor Mendel

• Aristotle