Vocab
Name the level
2 Answers
Trait Chart
Branch Tree
100
The scientific name is an animal's
(2 things)
genus, species
100
Name the biggest four levels of taxonomy (DKPC)
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class
100
Why do scientists use scientific names when they classify organisms?
A. To make it clear which organisms are placed in each group
B. To prove whether having similar DNA is possible
C. To show which taxa are more closely related
D. To simplify communication across the scientific community
A, D
100
What are the descriptions in yellow called?
Traits
100
Which letter is the only animal with feathers?
E
200
The science of classifying animals is called
Taxonomy
200
Name the smallest four letters of taxonomy (OFGS)
Order
Family
Genus
Species
200
What are two reasons scientists classify organisms into groups?
A. To understand how different organisms are related
B. To make sure scientists get credit for their discoveries
C. To make it easier to communicate about organisms
D. To understand why different organisms exist on Earth
A, C
200
Which plant might be the closest relative to mosses?
Ferns
200
Which trait do B, C, D, and E have in common?
A. Lungs
B. Feathers
C. Bony Skeleton
D. Gills
C Bony Skeleton
300
A single level of classification is called a
(4 letters)
taxa
300
Which level has MORE animals: Family or Class?
Class
300
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE: MAKE THREE DIFFERENT ANIMAL NOISES
Good job!
300
Which two plants have the most DNA in common?
Conifers, flowering plants
300
Which animal would be the best choice for box C on the branch?
Robin
Frog
Tuna
Shark
Frog
400
Describe a dichotomous key
Answers may vary...
A list of yes or no questions/statements
choices lead to the next number
enough choices will eventually list your animal
400
Which level has fewer animals in it: genus or phylum?
genus
400
What are two reasons scientists use shared traits to classify organisms?
A.Because having similar traits shows that organisms have similar DNA
B.Because observing the traits is easier than comparing the genes that cause them
C.Because the scientific names of organisms depend on the amount of DNA they have
D.Because shared traits can be used to make dichotomous keys
A, B
400
Which two plants are MOST closely related?
Flowering Plants, Conifers
400
Which animal is the best choice for box E?
Robin, Frog, Tuna, Shark
Robin
500
Describe a branch key
shaped like a tree branch
kind of like a timeline
The higher up you go on the branch, the more things you have in common
500
Which level has the most animals:
Domain
Kingdom
Species
Domain
500
What are the two types of "charts" scientists use to organize taxonomy
A. Food Pyramid
B. Branch Diagram
C. Dichotomous Key
D. Periodic Table
B, C
500
What TWO things do a fern and a conifer have in common?
Has vessels, does not grow fruit
500
What animal is the best choice for box A?
Robin, Frog, Tuna, Shark
Shark