Biology: 9A-2 Quiz

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2. Binomial nomenclature is a method of

Finding out the scientific name of an organisms by using a biological key.

Naming organisms.

Classifying organisms into groups.

Taxonomy.

3. The Linnaean binomial nomenclature is base on Latin versions of the

Kingdom-phylum names.

Genus-species.

Genus-family names.

None of the above

4. Biological keys are used to...

Identify organisms.

Classify organisms.

Locate organisms.

Name organisms.

5. To classify an organism is to...

Assign it to a scientific group.

Identify the taxonomic group to which it belongs.

Find out its genus-species name.

Put information about it in a secret "classified" file.

6. Which of the following scientific names is written correctly?

Rana pipiens

Rana Pipiens

All of the above

7. Which of the following is one of the criteria necessary for correct use of a biological key?

The accuracy of the person using the key

A typical specimen

The accuracy of the key

(all of these)

8. Which of the following is not a reason that Latin was chosen for naming organisms?

It was a "dead" language, not changing over time.

It was known by most scholars of Linnaeus's time.

It was the native language of Linnaeus.

It is a very descriptive language.

9. You catch a rainbow trout and the use the key to find that it is in class

Agnatha.

Aves.

Osteichthyes.

Reptilia.

10. Poodle is

The genus of dog.

The species of dog.

A family of dog.

A variety of dog.

Biology: 9a-2 Quiz

1. A ___________________ can be defined as a group of similar organisms.

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?