Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Concept and uses of classification systems

Concept and uses of classification systems — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State the name of the key type that offers paired feature choices.

(a(ii))[5]

Use the key to identify the birds in Fig. 1.1. Finish Table 1.1 by placing the letters A to F into the correct boxes.

(a(iii))[2]

State two features of birds, apart from the beak, that can be used to classify them as birds.

(b(i))[1]

State the genus of the avocet bird.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the percentage increase in avocet bird numbers.

(b(iii))[4]

Explain why organisms such as the avocet bird become endangered or extinct.

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