Question

read the passage and answer the following question(s).
passage 809
direct ons: the pictures below show three organisms that yolanda found outside. use the
pictu as to answer any questions that follow.
ushroom
orange
snake
question 17.
based on the linnaean system of classification, how would these organisms be
organized?
a. they would be classified differently, because they belong to
different kingdoms.
b. they would be classified together, because they were all found in the
same area.
c. they would be classified together, because they all have cells of the
same size.
d. they would be classified differently, because they each start with
different letters.

Explanation:

The Linnaean system of classification categorizes organisms into kingdoms based on their characteristics. A mushroom is a fungus, an orange is a plant, and a snake is an animal. Since they belong to different kingdoms (Fungi, Plantae, Animalia), they would be classified differently. Options B (same area), C (same size), and D (different letters) are not relevant criteria in the Linnaean classification system.

Answer:

A. They would be classified differently, because they belong to different kingdoms.