Overview of the Scientific Method

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Organisms are governed by which two scientific fields according to the text?

  • Physics and Chemistry (correct)
  • Geology and Astronomy
  • Biology and Chemistry
  • Botany and Zoology

What is the focus of modern zoology as described in the text?

  • Only the identification of animals
  • Predominantly the development of animals
  • Various aspects including inheritance and classification of living things (correct)
  • Only the distribution of animals

How does organic evolution contribute to animal diversity?

  • Has no effect on animal diversity
  • Explains family relationships among animal groups (correct)
  • Results in limited animal species
  • Decreases genetic makeup

What does the genetic record in animals describe?

<p>The evolutionary history of an animal's traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are animals grouped according to their characteristics?

<p>Based on similarities, differences, and evolutionary histories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Taxonomy mainly concerned with in relation to animals?

<p>Classifying animals into groups and assigning scientific names (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many species of animals are approximately described today?

<p>~6 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'No two types of animals are exactly the same' implies what about animal diversity?

<p>Animal structures and functions are highly diverse (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Most species of the past are already extinct' highlights what about animal species?

<p>'Most species' from the past are no longer present today (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Diversity of structures and functions among animals is a major challenge for zoologists!' suggests what about studying animals?

<p>'Diversity' poses a challenge to zoologists in their study of animals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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