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Question 1

What is binomial nomenclature?

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A: a two word system for naming organisms by using the genus and species

Question 2

Which is the best definition of a phylogenetic tree?

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D: a branching chart that depicts evolutionary relationships among organisms

Question 3

Why is it important to classify the millions of species on Earth?

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A: to organize them and speak about them accurately

Question 4

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: Different species can share the same common name.

Question 5

Which identifies the main purpose of biological taxonomy?

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B: use a systematic method to name, organize, and show relationships among species

Question 6

Why do classification systems change over time?

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A: Scientists find new evidence in their studies.

Question 7

Why is taxonomy important?

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A: Taxonomy allows a better understanding of relationships among species.

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: domain

Question 9

Which evidence did Carl Linnaeus use to classify organisms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: physical characteristics

Question 10

Which level of taxonomy has the fewest organisms?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: species

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