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Introduction to Classification Answers

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Which best matches the modern classification system?

A
three domains and six kingdoms
B
six domains and five kingdoms
C
six domains and three kingdoms
D
five domains and six kingdoms
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Which scientist created the most modern classification hierarchy that we use today?

A
Aristotle
B
Linnaeus
C
Woese
D
Whittaker
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Why is it important to classify living organisms?

A
The DNA of organisms may be more easily analyzed.
B
Organisms may survive longer if they are classified.
C
Scientists may study and discuss organisms more easily.
D
Classifying is needed before scientists may make observations.
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Which statement best summarizes how classification systems have changed over time?

A
Classification systems have become simpler to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.
B
Classification systems have become more complex to allow for all the discoveries made about organisms.
C
Classification systems have become simpler to match the increased population sizes of organisms.
D
Classification systems have the become more complex to match the increased population sizes of organisms.
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Julio is studying the bald eagle, which has a binomial name of Haliaeetus leucocephalus. Using the modern system of classification, which statements can Julio make about the eagles?

A
The kingdom is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.
B
The domain is Animals.The genus is leucocephalus.The species is Haliaeetus.
C
The kingdom is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.
D
The domain is Animals.The genus is Haliaeetus.The species is leucocephalus.
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What is one reason scientists have developed a system to classify organisms?

A
Classification allows for organisms to interbreed and change.
B
A system was needed to better track genetic changes in an organism.
C
Classification allows for better identification of new organisms.
D
A system was needed to see microscopic organisms with more detail.
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Hamish writes down some sentences to summarize the goal of classification.Which of Hamish’s sentences best describes classification?

A
Classification organizes organisms based on their characteristics.
B
Classification organizes organism families by age and generation.
C
Classification organizes organisms based on their species names.
D
Classification organizes organisms by color and appearance.
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How did Linnaeus improve the classification of organisms?

A
He created a way of naming organisms based on genus and species.
B
He began grouping animals based on the places they live.
C
He suggested a third domain to classify new types of organisms.
D
He introduced a new kingdom to include different kinds of bacteria.
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This table shows how the number of kingdoms has changed with each major scientist.

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2
B
3
C
5
D
6
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FungiMoneransBacteriaAlgae

A
Fungi
B
Monerans
C
Bacteria
D
Algae

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