A) You and your Canadian pen pal enjoy talking about nature together. While your friend
describes some birds that she saw today, you realize that one of the birds she described sounds
like one you have seen in your home state of Indiana. You remember that all organisms have
common and scientific names. Which would be most appropriate to use to confirm with your
friend? (1 point)
You should use the bird’s common name since it is based on the bird’s characteristics.
You should use the scientific name because it is local to North America.
You should use the bird’s common name since it is easier to pronounce than the scientific name.
You should use the bird’s scientific name since that name is the same everywhere in the world.
Question 2
A) The scientific name for the barred owl is Strix varia. What level of classification is Strix?
(1 point)
genus
species
class
order
Question 3
A) Which term describes one type of organism? (1 point)
species
domain
genus
family
Question 4
A) Select the most specific taxonomic group that includes all animals that have backbones.
(1 point)
the kingdom Animalia
the family Strigidae
the class Aves
the phylum Chordate
1 answer
Question 1:
You should use the bird’s scientific name since that name is the same everywhere in the world.
Question 2:
Strix is the genus.
Question 3:
The term that describes one type of organism is species.
Question 4:
The most specific taxonomic group that includes all animals that have backbones is the phylum Chordate.
