For question 12:
Cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinct animals based on their physical characteristics. Cats typically have retractable claws, while dogs do not. Cats also have a more flexible spine compared to dogs.
For question 13:
Having an exoskeleton, like snails and beetles, provides protection from predators and environmental factors. However, it can limit growth and movement due to the rigidity of the exoskeleton.
For question 14:
Reptiles and mammals are both vertebrates, but reptiles typically have scales and lay eggs, while mammals have fur or hair and give birth to live young. Reptiles are cold-blooded, while mammals are warm-blooded and produce milk for their young.
Question 1
A)Birds are uniquely classified from other organisms because they all(1 point)
Responses
have wings.
have wings.
eat seeds.
eat seeds.
have feathers.
have feathers.
lay eggs.
lay eggs.
Question 2
A)Ferns and pine trees can be classified as different organisms from each other based on whether they have(1 point)
Responses
seeds.
seeds.
flowers.
flowers.
a nonvascular system.
a nonvascular system.
a vascular system.
a vascular system.
Question 3
A)Which characteristic do all owl families share?(1 point)
Responses
large body size
large body size
nighttime hunting
nighttime hunting
small eyes
small eyes
heart-shaped faces
heart-shaped faces
Question 4
A)Which taxonomic classification level is the largest or most broad?(1 point)
Responses
order
order
kingdom
kingdom
species
species
domain
domain
Question 5
A)Select the correct format for the scientific name of the domestic cat.(1 point)
Responses
Felidae Felis Catus
Felidae Felis Catus
felis catus
felis catus
felis Catus
felis Catus
Felis catus
Felis catus
Question 6
A)Mold on bread is categorized as a(n)(1 point)
Responses
plant.
plant.
animal.
animal.
bacterium.
bacterium.
fungus.
fungus.
Question 7
A)Which statement is true?(1 point)
Responses
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their characteristics.
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their characteristics.
A dichotomous key uses samples to identify organisms using observable traits.
A dichotomous key uses samples to identify organisms using observable traits.
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their group.
A dichotomous key uses question pairs to identify organisms by their group.
A dichotomous key uses photographs to identify organisms using observable traits.
A dichotomous key uses photographs to identify organisms using observable traits.
Question 8
A)Your teacher describes an organism that digests its food externally before absorbing it. You also find out that this organism cannot move. Based on what you’ve learned, this organism is most likely a(n)(1 point)
Responses
animal.
animal.
bacterium.
bacterium.
fungus.
fungus.
protist.
protist.
Question 9
A)What is the lowest level of taxonomic classification (i.e., the narrowest)?(1 point)
Responses
genus
genus
class
class
order
order
species
species
Question 10
A)What is the name of a specific type of model that shows how animals diverge during evolution?(1 point)
Responses
diagram
diagram
taxonomy
taxonomy
hierarchy
hierarchy
cladogram
cladogram
Question 11
A)A grasshopper is an arthropod. Based on the grasshopper’s characteristics, which other animal likely belongs to this group?(1 point)
Responses
coral
coral
mosquito
mosquito
tapeworm
tapeworm
clam
clam
Question 12
A)In one or two sentences, explain how cats and dogs, both mammals, could be classified as distinct animals. What characteristics set them apart from one another?(2 points)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.
Question 13
A)Snails and beetles have exoskeletons. Hypothesize the advantages and disadvantages of having an exoskeleton rather than a backbone. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.(2 points)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.
Question 14
A)Vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Analyze the common characteristics of reptiles and explain how they differ from mammals. Explain your answer in one or two sentences.(2 points)
Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.
The answer is fully supported by details.
There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.
1
The answer is somewhat clear.
Details are weak or not related.
There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.
0
The question is not answered.
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