Grade 8 Science: Biological Classification
This worksheet covers the principles of biological classification, including taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, and the hierarchy of classification.
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Biological Classification Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided image to help you answer questions related to the classification hierarchy.
1. Which of the following is the broadest (most inclusive) classification rank?
Family
Kingdom
Genus
Species
2. The scientific name of an organism consists of its:
Kingdom and Phylum
Class and Order
Genus and Species
Family and Genus
3. The science of classifying organisms is called .
4. Carolus Linnaeus developed the system of naming known as .
5. All organisms in the same class belong to the same order.
True
False
6. Organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring belong to the same species.
True
False
7. List the seven main ranks of classification in order from broadest to most specific.