Scientists spend a lot of time classifying, organizing, and naming all different kinds of organisms. Which of the following best explains why scientists classify organisms? A. Once an organism is classified scientists know more information about it through shared characteristics.
B. After an organism is classified it can be given a new habitat to live on and protect it from extinction.
C. Until an organism is classified it cannot be placed in zoos and aquariums for others to see.
D. Before an organism is classified only scientists are able to hypothesize how it behaves.

2. A student is observing an organism in the classroom. The table below shows her observations.

The organism the student is observing most likely belongs to which kingdom?
A. Bacteria
B. Animal
C. Fungi
D. Plant