Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Classification Study Guide

Study Guide
for
Friday's
Classification
Test


Mr. Carrison - Life Science - Gates Intermediate School - Scituate, MA



  1. Can you name all seven taxa in our current classification system from largest group to smallest?


  2. What kingdom(s) can make their own food or are known as autotrophs?


  3. What if any kingdom(s) are Heterotrophic?


  4. Can you define:
    Autotroph
    Heterotroph
    Eukaryote
    Prokaryote


  5. Which kingdoms are eukaryotic?


  6. Which kingdoms are prokaryotic?


  7. List 4 facts about bacteria


  8. List 4 facts about the taxa species


  9. In a nut shell what is meiosis? Give 3 facts


  10. Arrange in order from smallest to largest the following liquid metric units kl – l – ml


  11. What are the differences between the animal kingdom and plant kingdom?


  12. What is taxonomy?


  13. A person who studies classification of life on earth for a living is called a _______ .


  14. Is English the root language of our classification system?


  15. Why is it used or why not?


  16. If English is not used what language is used?


  17. Which is the correct way to represent a scientific name of a domestic cat? Only 1 is correct!
    Felis Domestica
    Felis DOMESTICA
    Felis domestica
    felis domestica
    Felis Domestica
    Felis domestica
    FELIS DOMESTICA
    Felis domestica
    felis Domestica



  18. What is an organelle?


  19. What organelles do members of the Plant kingdom HAVE that members of the Animal kingdom do NOT have?


  20. What is binomial nomenclature?


  21. Who is John Ray and why is he mentioned in this week’s text book reading?


  22. What do you know about C. Linnaeus? What did he contribute to taxonomy?


  23. Can members of different genus belong in the same species?


  24. Can members of different families belong in the same order?


Wow! Want to see a neat site? Check out the link below! It is both very informative and also almost semi-cool! Worth the time, take a peak. http://ithacasciencezone.com/biozone/lessons/02class/taxonomy/Default.htm This site has oodles or info on this week’s chapter. It even has a couple of quizzes that you can take. Great study and review opportunities for the motivated student! Print out the site and have a parent sign it. Bring it to the test on Friday and see what happens! Mum’s the word on this or I may change my mind!!!



Confused on something?

  • Blog a question or request for help using this blog. Hopefully a fellow student will blog you back some help! Semi-cool or what!
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posted 3-7-2007 last updated 3-8-2007

102 comments:

  1. Hi Students:

    About 7:00 and no comments. Hum…. Is this blog thing a waste of time? The purpose of this blog is to get you networking and helping each other to improve your knowledge of classification.

    I think I reset the comments section so you do NOT need a Google account. If you need one they are FREE. Check with your parents before signing up for a free Google account.

    See you tomorrow,
    Mr. Carrison

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  2. Hi Mr Carrison, nice blog, hope your students like it.
    Cindy

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  3. Hey Mr. C,

    Blog is looking good. I think the picture of Flash needs to be bigger though. Need to keep things up to his standards. Say hi to all the kids.

    Jennie and Steve

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  4. Mr. C.

    Moving the bar, again???

    ET

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  5. Nice blog but you need more pictures of me!

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  6. does any1 get #17??? there ALL the same except 4 one of them.

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  7. what does #10 have to do with this chapter?????????????????????

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  8. Number 10 is one of those question he put on the test all the time.

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  9. number ten is one of his questions he puts on all the time

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  10. number 17 is the 6th one down

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  11. Number 10 is probably a review question, guys. Have you checked your old notes. From the looks of it - this is a study guide for this particular test. Use it wisely!!!! Mr. C. does not waste paper, time, or effort needlessly.

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  12. As someone we both know has said, "This is semi-cool"!!!!!!

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  13. #17 isn't all the same. Some are italicized, and others don't have the correct capitals. When you're using the scientific name, the first word starts with a capital, and the second doesn't. So the answer would be Felis domestica.

    #10 is a question we had in one of our first tests, in the beginning of the year. We also went over that in Math.

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    Mr. C, can you do this for each test? It's a lot easier.

    Also, I can't print out that website that you posted on the front page. It says when I print it out,
    "No portion of this site may be copied without permission
    This page was last updated on 01/29/04"

    I don't think that's just my computer.

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  14. Hi Kathleen:

    If there is an interest I just may do this for a few more tests. I just printed the site given in the blog with no problem. Not sure what the issue is. Try printing at a neighbor or friends house. I have a copy printed for you if you can not get it printed. Maybe Flash will be over with the pages!

    Mr. C

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  15. Does anyone know what autotroph means?

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  16. it means that the organism can make it's own food.

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  17. On number 17 aren't the first and the last the same?

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  18. Okay, thanks, I'll try it again.

    An autotroph is an organism that can makes it's own food. Plants are autotrophs.
    It says it right in the question.

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  19. yeah, but they're both wrong.

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  20. They are the same, missed that.
    And it also says Felis domestica twice.
    But everything else is different.

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  21. hi i was wondering what eukariotic and prokariotic mean.... well i hope this gets anwered so i kno

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  22. eukariotic means that it has a nucleus and organelles and prokariotic means a single-celled organism

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  23. what kingdoms are eukariotic ?????




    what are prokaryiotic??

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  24. yeah, i needa know those ones too.
    anyone??

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  25. a good source for most of this information is that classwork sheet thingy that we did on monday its helping me a lot


    -billy m.

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  26. Hello America's Future:

    A few of you found a couple of mistakes in question 17. Thanks! I fixed them.

    Nice to see students helping students! Keep up the great work. Remember... If everyone gets A+'s I still get............

    See you tomorrow.

    Mr. C

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  27. does this sound right:
    eukariotic- Protists, fungi, plants, animals

    prokariotic- Animals

    ????

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  28. i made a mistake

    prokariotic- monerans

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  29. Hi Again:

    How about

    prokaryote = cells with no nucleus = Monerans

    Eukaryote = cells that have nucleus = all other kingdoms

    Less is often more,

    Mr. C

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  30. Hey Mr. c! Your study guide helped me study for the test loads!

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  31. Whats our next section going to be on?

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  32. On question #19, Mr. C change the Animals NOT have to Animals DO NOT have. You forgot the "Do".

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  33. I don't see more pictures of me yet... :-(

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  34. This is an insult! ;-)

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  35. Hi Niki:

    Next is Ch 8 viruses and monerans. Maybe you and and Kathyleen can make the next study guide? I'll show you two how to make one up and post it to the blog. Think about it and see me tomorrow.

    Good luck tomorrow,
    Mr. C

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  36. this helped me a lot i have twice as much notes thn i usually do here!!:)

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  37. What do you mean on #8, List 4 facts about the taxa species? the taxa species? Isn't taxa meaning clasified? like taxonomy?

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  38. Yeah, I didn't understand that "taxa" thing either. does taxa mean group or...?

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  39. 'If everyone gets A+'s I still get............'

    Paid. :)
    And the same if we all get F-'s.
    Not me. -cough-

    Hey Nikki!
    Wow, you're being very picky today. :o

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  40. it means list facts about kingdom phylum class order family genus and species(by the way thats number one)

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  41. does anyone know what heterotroph is?

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  42. It needs a BIGGER PIC OF THE FLASH!!!!

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  43. Hi Adam:

    This a cat and llama free site!

    Nice try!!!

    Mr. Carrison

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  44. OOOOoooo..... it means it dosent make its own food -I rember this beacuse of "auto"troph wich auto means "auto"maticly it does it does it itself so I think "hetro" means the oposite.and "auto"mobile means self moving in latin I guess.

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  45. KK :'( cat and llama free.....

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  46. Hah.
    Me making a study guide is a bad idea, but it would be fun.
    Maybe Tay could help too. :D

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  47. Um.. i don't know if i'm aloud to ask questions since we're like.. suppose to look them up but I couldn't find the answer..

    So.. one who classifys is a taxonmist, right..? I don't know if I spelt it wrong or something.. also sorry to be posting late. >.<;

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  48. Yep, that's a taxonomist.

    'The science of classification has now become know as taxonomy.'

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  49. Hi Holly:

    The only stupid question is one someone did not have the guts to ask!

    Anything that ends in "ist" is a perosn who makes a living or has a job doing something. A taxonomist is someone who has a job classifying life found on our planet.

    Hope that helps, see you tomorrow!

    Mr. C

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  50. Okay.. thank you! I don't know if i'm suppose to respond to that either.. >.< And one more question.. is the study guide the basic structure of everything on the test..? Or did you leave out a few things.. so I should take a few more notes just to make sure? Once again sorry for asking stupid simple questions.. x.x;

    Also I think adam is right even though I don't know him.. it shouldnt be llama free.. or at least have some camels..

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  51. Llama's are evil.
    You never know what they could be doing behind our backs.

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  52. They do many things..! I've seen them eat and spit in people's hair.. but that is what makes them adorable!

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  53. Hi Holly:

    That study guide covers most of the test. I may have missed a couple of questions but if you know the answers to all of the ones on this blog you will be in VERY good shape!.

    Did you remember to print the web page I gave you on this blog? Have a parent sign it and maybe.... you can use it on the test!

    See you tomorrow,
    Mr. C

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  54. This'll be my last comment for sure.. >.< sorry for leaving so many..

    I printed it out and had my grandma sign it.. but my printer is evil and some pages didn't really print out..! Like there's no color in them but i got most of them..

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  55. nice, this is semi cool... (semi) unlike me jk

    this is not really anonymous actually, its just *caitlin* the fantastic.

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  56. What does heterotrophic mean?

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  57. Heterotrophic means they can't make their own food.
    Like animals.

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  58. Ohhh.
    i tried google and it was like... something about nitrogen.
    THANKS

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  59. I just looked on dictionary.com
    :P

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  60. hi this is billy but i have a question .......... Carolus Linnaeus is the so called "Father of Taxonomy" right??????

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  61. yeah, thats what it says in the book.

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  62. Yeah, because he created the basics of the system used today.

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  63. billy - k thanks:)

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  64. By the way Mr. Carrison, you shouldn't give out all of your personal information, someone might come and abduct you! Actually, maybe that woul'd be semi-cool. Or, they could abduct Flash, not sure why someone would want to do that. Just kidding!

    -Leo, Charlie, and the fish formerly known as Carl (Your three fish)

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  65. does anyone know the answer to number 15? Im confused

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  66. Hi Diana:

    Why was English not used? Check the t/book and find the language used and why. English was not a root language that most everyone could sort of somewhat understand.

    If you run in to "anonymous" tell him/her that I’m safe as I have Flash to protect not only me but also my collection of Science Rap and beloved science text book.

    See you tomorrow,
    Mr. Carrison

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  67. Hi Mr.C!
    This is "semi-cool" This really came in handy! i didnt have time 2 post any questions but i looked at the questions on the study guide and found some of the answers online. Even looking at other ppls comments and questions i got some help. Thanks! Maybe u can do this again?????? I hope so!Bye!
    ~Bridget W

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  68. hi again!
    oh and by the way on the post above it said 4:01...thts not the real time i posted it.i dont know y it did that. well..good luck on the test everyone!
    ~Bridget Wood

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  69. Hi Bridget:

    Correct you are! I think this blog posts time in PST or Pacific Standard Time. Have looked in the settings but can not find a way to change the time. You were the only student to mention this! Good observation skills!

    And yes, I may do this again. Good luck on the test!

    Mr. Carrison

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  70. Mr.Carrison this looks like a great way for the kids to brainstorm and have fun at the same time.
    Way to go!
    Karen

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  71. nice blog mr. carrison. it helped a ton.

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  72. sweet blog mr.carrison, peace - caitlin allison and nikki!

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  73. Heyy people... im all alone here wiht nothing to do so i thought i'd do this!!
    -Jillian Meyerson

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  74. o and mr.carrison... you might want to think about updating your blog. We took the test today!(95:))
    -Jillian

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  75. I don't see any birthday wishes for Tiki...not even from Flash. Yesterday was his fifth birthday - he's a big boy now.

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  76. hey mr. C!
    For some reason my computer lagged for 20 mins trying to get to this page. nice blog though! i see adam tried to get llamas on your site? wow.
    In health, i did a report on the bubonic plauge (i hope that can help me), so i hope to see some of that on the test.
    thanks! :) :o :( :D :\

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  77. hi again.
    on #17, the first and last one are the same...incase you didnt mean to do that.
    p.s. im making a blog soon, if anyone wants to check it out

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  78. Hi Rocco:

    There are a few questions on the B-Plauge. Let us know what your blog URL is so we can take a peak!

    Thanks for the tip on the mistake - hard to find good help!

    Mr. C

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  79. can i have the answers

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  80. What was the correct answer to 6?

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  81. by the way "yeah ok your going to my blog" well guess what i did...

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  82. just in ur study i wa sjust in ur study to OMG

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  83. Nice site Mr.Carrison.

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  84. toast says.....

    you need way more pictures of llamas and cats on this website!!!

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  85. ok this site is .......??

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  86. umm im not really sure what to say about this site!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  87. WHAT IS UP WITH NUMBER TEN!!!
    PEACE OUT!

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  88. Hey Mr. Carrison! Nice site! I am amazed how many pictures of Flash there are and none of Tiki. Anyway... nice blog.

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  89. I have a good question for the test
    "What is pollution". and another good one is "Whatdoes acid rain effect?"
    A. Mrs. Sabonis and evil Tiki
    B. Forests and statues
    C. Flash and the tasty twinkies
    D. Not shown

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  90. Hey Mr.Carrison
    This is a great blog it helped me improve my last test so thank you.

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  91. Hi Mr. Carrison from the evil little devil who is taking over your classroom (and the whole shcool)!

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  92. Meow meow meow meow guess who! YOur favrite cat Tiki.

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  93. Ill get you Mr. Carrison for getting ris of us.

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  94. Can the Make-a-Test be all Multiple Choice?

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  95. I made the 100th comment!

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  96. HI MR CARRISON THIS IS BRIDGET~! hi mj zoe marie and t

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  97. #1=KINGDOM,PHYLUM,CLASS,ORDER FAMILY,GENUS,SPECIES.
    #2=MONERA,PROTISTS,PLANT.
    #3=FUNGI,ANIMAL.
    #4=IM NOT GONNA GIVE THE REST OF THE ANSWERS BECUZ I DONT WANT TO!!!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA NANA NANA BOO BOO!!

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