Taxonomy Unit Exam for Biology

Welcome! This listing features a full-page exam about taxonomy for a general high school biology class.

This test offers a blend of multiple-choice, short answer, and true or false questions. It covers the following subtopics.

• Identify the correct definition of the terms – taxonomy, classification, and morphology
• Carolus Linnaeus’ contribution to the field
• Identify and differentiate various taxonomic tools – cladograms, phylogenic trees, and dichotomous keys
• Sequence the eight levels of taxa (classification) from largest to smallest
• Identify the six kingdoms of life
• Explain one problem of having only common names for a species without a scientific naming system in place
• Cite a stated number of specific reasons why it is beneficial to have a system of classification
• Brainstorm various number of methods scientists use to compare species
• Break down the levels of taxa that give rise to the scientific name
• Sort through holistic true and false statements pertaining to the categorization of species

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