Study Checklist

Chapter ϱ + ϲ – Classification and Ecosystems

Success Criteria Practice Questions
I can recite the classification Recall the classification hierarchy in order from broadest to narrowest.
hierarchy in order □

I can explain how scientific names For the scientific name Felis catus, identify:
are created □ a) its species

b) its genus

I can explain how something can Fill in the blanks to show the signs of life:
be classified as living □ M
R
S
G
R
E
E

I can name the five kingdoms of Name the kingdom of life that does not have a nucleus.
life and explain their properties
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I can name the different animal A snail is observed under the microscope. Explain which phylum it would be
phyla and explain their found in and the characteristics that helped you decide this.
characteristics □

I can name the different Name the five vertebrate classes and identify if they are endothermic
vertebrate classes and explain ;ǁĂƌŵďůŽŽĚĞĚͿ or ectothermic;ĐŽůĚďůŽŽĚĞĚͿ
their characteristics □

I can classify plants based on Explain how plants are grouped based on their nutrient transport systems.
their nutrient transport system
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I can interpret and create Identify each type of leaf using the dichotomous key.
dichotomous keys □

I can explain how species form A bird makes a nest in tree, providing it with shelter and protecting its eggs
from predators. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
symbiotic relationships □
I can identify feeding relationships In the food web below identify:
in food chains and food webs □

a) A producer

b) A second-order consumer

c) An apex predator

d) A herbivore

I can explain how humans impact Name three negative actions humans do that impact ecosystems and three
ecosystems through positive and positive responses they could do to reverse the impacts of each.
negative actions □

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