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ATS-Science 7
Classification Quiz Review
Question | Answer |
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Who created the 7 levels of classification that we still use today? | Carolus Linnaeus |
When were the 7 levels of classification created? | 1700s |
Name the 7 levels of classification...IN ORDER... | 1) Kingdom 2) Phylum 3) Class 4) Order 5) Family 6) Genus 7) Species |
Define: Classification | A grouping of organisms based on similar observable characteristics |
Define: Taxonomy | The science of classifying organisms |
Define: Binomial nomenclature | A system that gives each organism a 2-part name (Genus & Species) |
Define: Genus | A group of closely related organisms |
Define: Species | Organisms that can mate and reproduce fertile offspring |
Define: Autotroph | An organisn that can make its own food (producers) |
Define: Heterotroph | An organism that gets food by eating other organisms |
Define: Dichotomous Key | This is an aid that is used to classify organisms and that consist of the answers to a series of questions |
Name the 6 Kingdoms...IN ORDER... | 1) Archaebacteria 2) Eubacteria 3) Protists 4) Fungus 5) Plantae 6) Animalia |
Name the 6 Kingdoms...IN ORDER... Are Elephants Playing Fun Physical Activities? | 1) Archaebacteria 2) Eubacteria 3) Protists 4) Fungus 5) Plantae 6) Animalia |
Name the 7 levels of classification...IN ORDER... King Phillip Could Offer Five Game Selections. | 1) Kingdom 2) Phylum 3) Class 4) Order 5) Family 6) Genus 7) Species |