Kingdoms
What is a group of living things that share similar characteristics?
A kingdom.
What is a class in taxonomy?
A group within a kingdom that shares common characteristics.
Name an example of an insect.
Ant, bee, butterfly.
What is the correct order of the taxonomic hierarchy?
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
What is an adaptation?
A characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.
What are the five main kingdoms of living things?
Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists, Bacteria.
What class do frogs belong to?
Amphibia.
What is an example of a reptile?
Lizard, snake, turtle.
What does the term "genus" refer to?
A group of closely related species.
Give an example of a physical adaptation in animals.
Sharp claws of a bird of prey, thick fur of a bear.
What kingdom do humans belong to?
Animalia.
What class do sharks belong to?
Chondrichthyes.
Name a mammal that can fly.
Bat.
What is the difference between a species and a genus?
A species is a specific group of organisms that can breed; a genus is a group of related species.
What is camouflage?
A coloring or pattern that helps an animal blend into its environment.
What is the main difference between plants and animals?
Plants make their own food through photosynthesis; animals do not.
What is the class for mammals?
Mammalia.
What is an example of an amphibian?
Frog, toad.
What is the highest level of classification?
Domain.
How do adaptations help animals survive?
They help animals find food, escape predators, and thrive in their environments.
What kingdom includes bacteria?
Monera.
Name a characteristic of birds.
Birds have feathers and lay eggs.
Name an animal that lives in water and is a fish.
Salmon, goldfish, trout.
What is the purpose of taxonomy?
To categorize and organize living things based on similarities and differences.
Name an adaptation that helps animals in cold climates.
Thick fur or blubber to keep warm.