Chapter 1 – Classification Review Game

50 Points What is a part of the Earth that can support all living things? a biosphere

50 Points What is the main characteristic members of the echinoderm phylum have? They have 5 parts.

25 Points Each (2 Answers) Each organism in the biosphere ___________ with other organisms and the ___________. interacts environment

100 points What important characteristic do scientists use to group organisms in a species? their ability to mate with one another

50 Points Each Define adaptation and provide one example. A characteristic that enables an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.

100 Points Scientists classify organisms by using three main characteristics: Structure Reproduction Feeds

Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species 50 Points Kingdom-Phylum-Class-Order-Family-Genus-Species In which group would organisms have very similar characteristics but cannot mate with one another? Genus

What is classified as chordates? Vertebrates 50 Points What is classified as chordates? Vertebrates

100 Points How do cells of bacteria differ from those of other organisms? Bacteria cells don’t have a nucleus.

50 Points What do most nonvascular plants have in common? They are smaller than vascular plants.

50 Points Each What are the 2 groups of seed producing plants? Gymnosperms Angiosperms

200 Points What group represents the largest percentage of animals on Earth? Animals without backbones (invertebrates)

100 Points Name 2 characteristics of a plant you would find in a desert? Spiny leaves Thick stem Deep roots

What is the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals? 250 Points What is the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals? Warm-Blooded Stay at a certain temperature Humans 98.6 Cold-Blooded Depend on their environments to warm their bodies reptiles

250 Points Are ligers a species? Why or why not. No! Members of a species must be able to reproduce and the offspring must also be able to reproduce.