Scientific Names Quick Check
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Question
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)
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You should use the bird’s common name since it is based on the bird’s characteristics.
You should use the bird’s common name since it is based on the bird’s characteristics.
You should use the bird’s scientific name since that name is the same everywhere in the world.
You should use the bird’s scientific name since that name is the same everywhere in the world.
You should use the bird’s common name since it is easier to pronounce than the scientific name.
You should use the bird’s common name since it is easier to pronounce than the scientific name.
You should use the scientific name because it is local to North America.
You should use the scientific name because it is local to North America.
You should use the bird’s scientific name since that name is the same everywhere in the world.
The scientific name for the barred owl is Strix varia. What level of classification is Strix?(1 point)
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species
species
genus
genus
order
order
class
genus
Which term describes one type of organism? (1 point)
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domain
domain
species
species
genus
genus
family
family