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What is a characteristic primarily used for?
What is a characteristic primarily used for?
- To identify or distinguish an individual or object (correct)
- To summarize complex information
- To describe a large group of people
- To label something without explanation
Which of the following statements best defines a characteristic?
Which of the following statements best defines a characteristic?
- An arbitrary label assigned to an individual
- A superficial trait that is often overlooked
- A feature that has no bearing on identification
- A describable trait that helps differentiate between objects or individuals (correct)
Which of the following would NOT be considered a characteristic?
Which of the following would NOT be considered a characteristic?
- A random person's opinion (correct)
- The size of a tree
- The brand of a shoe
- The color of a car
In a biological context, which of the following is an example of a characteristic?
In a biological context, which of the following is an example of a characteristic?
Why is identifying characteristics important in classification systems?
Why is identifying characteristics important in classification systems?