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1
Of the divisions of the geologic time scale, which division spans the greatest amount of time?
A)These divisions are equal in length.
B)periods
C)epochs
D)eras
2
The idea that continents are not fixed, but instead, along with the oceans, have changed their positions over time is referred to as
A)continental drift
B)geographic shift
C)geographic transformation
D)plate tectonics
3
The first word in an organism’s binomial name refers to the organism’s
A)family
B)species
C)order
D)genus
4
Which list provides the correct order of Linnaean classification categories from largest to smallest?
A)species; genus; family; order; class; phylum; kingdom; domain
B)domain; kingdom; phylum; class; order; family; genus; species
C)superorder; order; suborder; genus; family; species
D)kingdom; phylum; class; order; genus; family; taxon; species
5
A diagram that indicates common ancestors and lines of descent is called a(n)
A)karyotype.
B)pedigree.
C)phylogenetic tree.
D)outgroup.





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