Taxonomy and Dichotomous Keys Practise
Authored by Rose Dwyer
Science
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tool used by a taxonomist to identify an unknown organism is a:
dichotomous key
binomial nmenclature
scientific name
binomial key
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
Class Insecta
Order Amblygygi
Order Araneae
Order Scorpiones
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A table of arachnid and insect characteristics is shown. Which characteristic could be used to distinguish between
arachnids and insects?
Jointed legs
Body segments
Presence of eyes
Presence of antennae
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A botanist discovers a new plant in the jungle. Which of the
following observations of the plant’s characteristics would be useful in determining its identity with a dichotomous key?
It was discovered in the summertime
It is wet from a recent rain storm.
Its leaves curl up on the edges.
It is eaten by native jungle ants.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?
1
2
3
4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the name of bird W?
Certhidea
Geospiza
Camarhynchus
Platyspiza
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NGSS.MS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the name of bird Z?
Certhidea
Geospiza
Camarhynchus
Platyspiza
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