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What is the purpose of a scientific naming system?
What is the purpose of a scientific naming system?
- To group organisms into kingdoms
- To describe the characteristics of an organism
- To provide a unique identifier for a species worldwide (correct)
- To give a common name to a species
Why do habitats with many different species have greater biodiversity?
Why do habitats with many different species have greater biodiversity?
- Because they have more unique characteristics
- Because they have more species that depend on one another (correct)
- Because they have more organisms
- Because they have a more complex classification system
What is the main advantage of using scientific names over common names?
What is the main advantage of using scientific names over common names?
- Scientific names are easier to pronounce
- Scientific names are less confusing and more universally agreed upon (correct)
- Scientific names are more widely used
- Scientific names are more descriptive
What is the smallest grouping of organisms in a classification system?
What is the smallest grouping of organisms in a classification system?
Why is it important to preserve biodiversity?
Why is it important to preserve biodiversity?
How many groups do dandelions belong to in the classification system?
How many groups do dandelions belong to in the classification system?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes animal cells from plant cells?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes animal cells from plant cells?
What is the characteristic that flowering plants and conifers have in common?
What is the characteristic that flowering plants and conifers have in common?
What is the term for cells that have no nucleus?
What is the term for cells that have no nucleus?
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
What is the purpose of classification in biology?
What is the kingdom that includes flowering plants and conifers?
What is the kingdom that includes flowering plants and conifers?
What is the term for the process by which plants make their own food?
What is the term for the process by which plants make their own food?
What can happen to other organisms in a habitat if one organism becomes extinct?
What can happen to other organisms in a habitat if one organism becomes extinct?
Why is preserving biodiversity important in areas prone to disasters?
Why is preserving biodiversity important in areas prone to disasters?
What can happen to the soil if plants that hold it together are no longer present?
What can happen to the soil if plants that hold it together are no longer present?
What is the scientific name for bluebells found in England?
What is the scientific name for bluebells found in England?
Why should biodiversity be preserved?
Why should biodiversity be preserved?
Why is classification useful for scientists who want to see how the biodiversity in an area is changing?
Why is classification useful for scientists who want to see how the biodiversity in an area is changing?
