Name ___________________________________________ Block _____________ Date_____________
For each item in Column A, write the letter of the matching item in Column B
Column A
____________ 1. Grouping objects or information based on similarities
Column B
a. Aristotle
____________ 2. Naming system that gives each organism a two-word name
b. Linnaeus
____________ 3. Developed the first system of classification
c. genus
____________ 4. Branch of biology that groups and names organisms
d. classification
____________ 5. Designed a system of classifying organisms based on their physical
e. taxonomy
and structural similarities
f. binomial
nomenclatur
____________ 6. Consists of a group of similar species
Determine if the statement is true. If it is not, rewrite the italicized part to make it true.
7. The scientific name of a species consists of a family name and a descriptive name.
8. The scientific name of modern humans is Homo sapiens.
9. Latin is the language of scientific names.
10. Binomial naming is the system used to name organisms.
11. Carl Linnaeus is the father of taxonomy.
Examine the table showing the classification of four organisms. Then answer the questions
12. Which taxon includes the most specific characteristics? _____________________________________
13. Which taxon includes the broadest characteristics? ________________________________________
14. Which taxon includes only organisms that can successfully interbreed?
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15. If two organisms belong to the same family, what other taxonomic groups do the organisms have
in common?.
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16. Which two organisms in the chart are most closely related? Explain.
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17. To which taxa do all four organisms belong?
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18. What is the order, family, and genus of a human?
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19. Using the information in the chart, what can you conclude about the classification taxa of an
organism with the scientific name Rana temporaria?
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20. Complete the chart for the following Kingdoms: Animalia, Archea, Bacteria, and Fungi
Archea
Bacteria
Fungi
Animalia
Type of cell
(eukaryotic/
Prokaryotic)
Characteristics
Type of nutrition
(Autotroph/heterotrophy)
or (producer,consumer,
decomposer)
Example
21. What are the names of the two types of virus’s life cycles?
22. ________________________ is a hard waxy covering outside of the body. It is used to prevent water
loss, and protection.
23. ___________ _________ - Their temperature depends on the environment. They have very low
metabolism.
24. Choose 3 animal phylum and complete the chart below.
Animal Phylum
1.
Characteristics
Type of cell
Symmetry
Example
2.
3.
25. Name, describe and provide an example for the 3 types of animal movements.
26. Label the surfaces for the cute Bearded Dragon.
27.Why are protists placed in their own kingdom?
28.Why is the use of scientific names so important in biology?
29.Is a eubacterium a type of eukaryote? Explain your answer.