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Classification Keys
Explore and use classification keys to identify, group, and name living things in local and wider environments
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Question 1 of 3
Use the following classification key to identify the animal described.
1. Does the animal have feathers?
- Yes → go to step 2.
- No → go to step 3.
2. Does the animal fly?
- Yes → Robin.
- No → Penguin.
3. Does the animal have scales?
- Yes → Snake.
- No → go to step 4.
4. Does the animal have fur?
- Yes → Squirrel.
- No → Frog.
Which animal is being described if it has no feathers, no scales, and has fur?
Question 2 of 3
A scientist is using the following classification key to identify an unknown organism.
1. Does the organism have a backbone?
- Yes → go to step 2.
- No → go to step 3.
2. Does the organism have fur?
- Yes → Mammal.
- No → Bird.
3. Does the organism have leaves?
- Yes → Plant.
- No → Insect.
The unknown organism has no backbone, no leaves, and it has six legs. Which group does it belong to?
Question 3 of 3
A scientist uses the following classification key to identify an unknown animal.
1. Does the animal have a backbone?
- Yes → go to step 2.
- No → go to step 3.
2. Does the animal have feathers?
- Yes → Robin.
- No → Frog.
3. Does the animal have a hard shell?
- Yes → Ladybird.
- No → Earthworm.
If the animal has a backbone, does not have feathers, and does not have a hard shell, which animal is it?
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