Classification of Living Things
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The Five Kingdoms
SubtopicThe Five Kingdoms under Classification of Living Things for Grade 6 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which kingdom includes organisms like the Venus flytrap, which catches insects but still makes its own food?
A.Animalia
B.Plantae
C.Protista
D.Fungi
- 2.
Which of these is a prokaryotic kingdom?
A.Fungi
B.Animalia
C.Monera
D.Protista
- 3.
A pine tree is a member of which kingdom?
A.Plantae
B.Fungi
C.Animalia
D.Monera
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Linnaean Taxonomy
SubtopicLinnaean Taxonomy under Classification of Living Things for Grade 6 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which kingdom contains only organisms that lack a nucleus (prokaryotes)?
A.Monera (Bacteria)
B.Protista
C.Fungi
D.Plantae
- 2.
Which of the following is a multicellular autotroph?
A.A mushroom
B.A tiger
C.An oak tree
D.An amoeba
- 3.
A group of similar genera (plural of genus) is classified into the same:
A.Order
B.Species
C.Family
D.Phylum
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Dichotomous Keys
SubtopicDichotomous Keys under Classification of Living Things for Grade 6 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you have a specimen that has feathers and can fly, and the key says: '1a. Has feathers... go to 2. 1b. No feathers... go to 5.' What is your next step?
A.Go to step 5
B.Go to step 2
C.Start over at the beginning
D.Identify it as a bat
- 2.
What is the main reason scientists use scientific names instead of common names at the end of a key?
A.To make identification harder for non-scientists
B.To ensure everyone globally refers to the same organism clearly
C.Because scientific names are always shorter
D.To show which scientist discovered the animal
- 3.
A key for identifying insects might ask about 'venation.' What is venation?
A.The number of eyes
B.The pattern of veins in the wings
C.The type of food the insect eats
D.The sound the insect makes
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates
SubtopicVertebrates and Invertebrates under Classification of Living Things for Grade 6 IB.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why do scientists use classification systems for living things?
A.To make animals grow faster
B.To organize and easily identify different species
C.To count how many animals are in the world
D.To decide which animals are the most beautiful
- 2.
Most vertebrates show a body plan where the left and right sides are mirror images. This is called:
A.Radial symmetry
B.Bilateral symmetry
C.Asymmetry
D.Spherical symmetry
- 3.
Mammals generally have a higher chance of offspring survival because:
A.They lay thousands of eggs
B.They provide care and milk for their young
C.They can change color
D.They do not need to eat
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