- 1. Taxonomic classification is a hierarchical system used to categorize and organize living organisms based on their characteristics and evolutionary relationships. It starts with the broadest categories, such as domain and kingdom, and becomes increasingly specific down to the species level. This system helps scientists understand the diversity of life on Earth by grouping organisms into related groups, making it easier to study and compare different species.
Which scientist is known as the 'Father of Taxonomy'?
A) Gregor Mendel
B) Carl Linnaeus
C) Alfred Wallace
D) Charles Darwin
- 2. Which taxonomic rank is below Class and above Family?
A) Genus
B) Species
C) Order
D) Phylum
- 3. Taxonomic classification helps in understanding the ______ of organisms.
A) Age
B) Habitats
C) Diet
D) Relationships
- 4. Which taxonomic rank is below Order and above Genus?
A) Species
B) Class
C) Phylum
D) Family
- 5. The ______ system is used for naming organisms using two names - genus and species.
A) Monomial
B) Trinomial
C) Uninomial
D) Binomial
- 6. Classify the following taxonomic ranks in order from most general to most specific: Family, Order, Genus, Species, Kingdom.
A) Kingdom, Family, Order, Genus, Species
B) Family, Kingdom, Order, Genus, Species
C) Kingdom, Order, Family, Genus, Species
D) Kingdom, Family, Order, Species, Genus
- 7. The science of classification is known as ______.
A) Ecology
B) Taxonomy
C) Botany
D) Genetics
- 8. All living organisms are classified into ______ major domains.
A) Ten
B) Three
C) Seven
D) Five
- 9. Who is responsible for approving and regulating the names of organisms?
A) Environmental Protection Agency
B) World Health Organization
C) International Code of Nomenclature
D) United Nations
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