Reading Science: The Key To Identification

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    Complete the following analogy: ______________________ is to Cyanocitta crista, as blue bird is to Sialia sialis 

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Explore the fundamentals of scientific naming and biodiversity in 'Reading Science: The Key to Identification'. This quiz assesses understanding of binomial nomenclature, species identification, and the use of dichotomous keys, enhancing communication and error reduction in scientific contexts.

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  • 2. 

    According to the context of the passage, biodiversity refers to ______________.

    • The naming of a species

    • Variety of species

    • Binomial nomenclature

    • Taxonomy

    Correct Answer
    A. Variety of species
    Explanation
    According to the context of the passage, biodiversity refers to the variety of species. The passage discusses the concept of biodiversity, which implies the presence of a wide range of different species in a given ecosystem or area. The term "variety of species" accurately captures this idea and aligns with the understanding of biodiversity as the measure of the diversity and abundance of different organisms within a particular habitat.

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    What is binomial nomenclature?

    • A group of different organisms that share similar characteristics

    • The first word of an organisms scientific name

    • The second word of an organisms scientific name

    • A scientific identification system that includes two-part naming of a particular species

    Correct Answer
    A. A scientific identification system that includes two-part naming of a particular species
    Explanation
    Binomial nomenclature is a scientific identification system that includes two-part naming of a particular species. It is a method used to give each species a unique scientific name consisting of two parts, the genus name (the first word) and the species name (the second word). This system helps to standardize the naming of organisms and allows scientists from different regions and languages to easily communicate and identify species.

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    In the diagram shown, which of the classification schemes for fruit is a dichotomous key? - ProProfs

    In the diagram shown, which of the classification schemes for fruit is a dichotomous key?

    • Scheme 1 is a dichotomous key.

    • Scheme 2 is a dichotomous key.

    • Both are dichotomous keys

    • Neither are dichotomous keys.

    Correct Answer
    A. Scheme 1 is a dichotomous key.
    Explanation
    Scheme 1 is a dichotomous key because dichotomous keys ALWAYS use sets of two options to choose from as you identify an organism.

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    Which of the following is one of the four basic functions for applying scientific names to individual species?

    • To figure out its evolutionary history

    • To classify the named organisms into kingdoms

    • To study individual organisms during field studies in the wild

    • To aid or help scientists in avoiding errors (mistakes) when communicating information

    Correct Answer
    A. To aid or help scientists in avoiding errors (mistakes) when communicating information
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "to aid or help scientists in avoiding errors (mistakes) when communicating information". This function is important because scientific names provide a standardized way of referring to species, ensuring that there is no confusion or ambiguity when scientists communicate their findings. By using scientific names, scientists can avoid errors and mistakes that may arise from using common names, which can vary across different regions and languages. Scientific names also allow for accurate identification and classification of species, which is essential for research and understanding the natural world.

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