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Chapter 2 Science Vocabulary
Life Science BJU
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Science
7th Grade
09/11/2011

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classify
Definition
to arrange things into groups
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scientific name
Definition
a unique two-word name of a particular organism
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Genus-species name
Definition
another name for scientific name
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biblical kinds
Definition
the grouping of organisms, established by God, that are able to breed among themselves and produce offspring
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List in order the 7 levels of the modern classification system
Definition
Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
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generalize
Definition
if all of the few birds you are studying have beaks and feathers, you can __________ that all birds have beaks and feathers.
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Who proposed the classification system that is still used today?
Definition
Carolus Linnaeus was the founder of the Modern Classification System in the 1700s
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What types of characteristics are used to classify organisms today?
Definition
the physical characteristics
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What is the technical name of the animal kingdom?
Definition
kingdom Animalia
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Why do we classify living organisms?
Definition
1. by learning about characteristics of individuals, you can also learn characteristics of the whole group. 2. makes it easier to organize & find information about specific organisms
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What does a scientist's classification of humans as part of the animal kingdom say about his worldview?
Definition
most classify humans as animals more specificall as mammals because of their similar characteristics such as hair, nails, and giving birth to their babies
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Why is there a need for scientific names?
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When a person wishes to be accurate, he uses this when naming an organism
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Describe the two parts of a scientific name
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The first name is the genus of the organism which are always capitalized. The second name is the species of the organism is is not capitalized but both names are italicized.
Term
God commanded living things to reproduce after their _______________.
Definition
kind
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Which is more accurate, a common name or a scientific name?
Definition
scientific name
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Which word(s) of a scientific name is/are capitalized?
Definition
The first name is the genus and it is always capitalized.
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Who gives an organism its scientific name?
Definition
the first person to publish a description is usually the one to give the name
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What does the modern classification system use as its basis for placing organisms into groups?
Definition
the system has 7 basic levels from largest to smallest - grouping characteristics of individuals making it easier to organize and find information about specific organisms
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What are the smaller subdivisions that make up an order?
Definition
subphyla and subclasses
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What is the scientific name for the American alligator?
Definition
Alligator mississippiensis
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What two subdivisions of the classification system are used in a scientific name?
Definition
Genus than the species
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In addition to using two names, list five additional characteristics of scientific names.
Definition
1. the names are in Latinized form 2. The entire scientific name is either underlined or itialicized, but never both. 3. It must not duplicate a previous name 4. Only the genus name is capitalized 5. a vailid scientific name is one that was applied in 1753 or later
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Are horses and zebras the same species? the same biblical kind?
Definition
Scientists have them as different species. They are the same biblical kind because they can produce offspring.
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If you studied a fish and found that it had fins, breathed using gills , and lived in the water, you could assume that other fish probably have these characteristics. This process is called generalization. True or false
Definition
True
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The classification system used today places organisms in groups based on ________________________________.
Definition
physical characteristics
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_____________________ devised the system of classification that is used today.
Definition
Carolus Linnaeus
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The largest level in the classification system is the _____________________.
Definition
kingdom
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Which of the following is the proper format for a scientific name? A. Heterodon platyrhinos  B.  heterodon platyrhinos  C.  Heterodon Platyrhinos  D.  Heterodon platyrhinos
Definition
D
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The gcientific name is also called the ____________________ name.
Definition
Genus-species
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Once an organism is given a scientific name, it can never be changed. True or False
Definition
False
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To prevent confusion, if you were discussing a particular animal with someone from a different country, it would be best to use the animal's common name. True or False
Definition
False
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Since humans have hair, teeth, arms, and legs and some animals have hair, teeth, arms, and legs, humans should be classified as animals. True or False
Definition
False
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Biblical kinds are a method of classifying animals based on God's command to all living things in Genesis. True or False
Definition
True
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