Methods of Classification Quiz

Question 1

Why do classification systems change over time?

Answer 1

Scientists find new evidence in their studies

Question 2

The species that is known as a robin in England has a yellow breast, and another species that is known as a robin in the United States has a red breast. Which statement about common names does this fact best exemplify?

Answer 2

Different species can share the same common name

Question 3

Consider the classification levels of a honey bee.

Eukarya
Animalia
Arthropoda
Insecta
Hymenoptera
Apidae
Apis
mellifera

To which class do honey bees belong?

Answer 3

Insecta

Question 4

Which evidence did Carl Linnaeus use to classify organisms?

Answer 4

Physical characteristics

Question 5

Which scientific area has the most influence in shaping modern classification methods?

Answer 5

Evolution

Question 6

Which taxonomic group includes kingdoms and all other levels of taxonomy?

Answer 6

Domain

Question 7

Which is the best definition of a phylogenetic tree?

Answer 7

A branching chart that depicts evolutionary relationships among organisms

Question 8

Why is taxonomy important?

Answer 8

Taxonomy allows a better understanding of relationships among species

Question 9

Why are some of Carl Linnaeus’s classifications of organisms incorrect?

Answer 9

Linnaeus primarily used physical characteristics

Question 10

Consider the phylogenetic tree.

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Which two organisms are most closely related, based on the tree above?

Answer 10

Dinosaurs and birds