Definitions
What is the act of grouping things by using a set of rules?
classification
Animals that have hard scales and live in the water are called this
fish
Which of the following is a nonvascular plant? a) flower b) grass c) moss d) tree
C
What is an example of a mollusk? a)spider b)bear c)snail d)lizard
C
Give three examples of animals
monkeys, frogs, birds, spiders, etc..
This living things has many cells and gets food from other living things.
fungus
Animals with hair are called this
mammals
Why might a break in the main stem cause a plant to die?
water, nutrients and food would not get to the plant
Where would nonvascular plants most likely be found? a) under a cactus b) along a river bed c) on the sea floor d) on a sunny prairie
B
Give two examples of fungi
mushrooms, yeast, mold
The scientific name for brown bear is Ursus Arctos. What does Ursus refer to? (hint: 2nd smallest group of living things)
genus
Animals with feathers are called this
birds
These plants have tubes in their roots, stems and leaves
vascular plants
In what living things are sharp senses and large brains usually found? a) invertebrates b)vascular plants c) nonvascular plants d) vertebrates
D
Give an example of monerans
bacteria
This living thing has one cell and a nucleus
protist
Animals with dry, scaly skin are called this
reptiles
Which of the following is an example of a moneran? a) mushroom b) ferns c) algae d) bacteria
D
How would understanding the science of living things be more difficult if they weren't classified?
unorganized, no rules, no connections
This living thing has no nucleus
moneran
Name the two main types of animals and the main difference between them.
Vertebrates vs. Invertebrates. Backbone vs. No Backbone
Why are vascular plants generally taller than nonvascular plants?
because vascular plants are taller because they have tubes and non vascular plants do not, they soak up water
Which species is NOT a vertebrate? a) spiders b) zebras c) whales d) lizards
A
What would a scientist do if they discovered an animal that didn't fit into any kingdom?
they would have to make another kingdom or rethink how they organize things