December+Exam+Topics+2017

Here are the general topics for the December Exam.

The exam will cover all of the **CONCEPTS** discussed in class. There may be some unfamiliar terms- but these will not affect the ability to respond to any questions. **Use the context of the question and take your time to work out the most appropriate answer**.

The Classification System (rules and operation) The taxa of the Linnaen system The Domains (Eukaryotes vs Prokaryotes (Archae & Eubacteria)) Characteristics of Living things Dichotomous keys Cladograms Vertebrate classification Evolution (Remember the process of Natural Selection so that you can explain how 'characteristics' develop, change or disappear) There will be **several** graphs to draw... please come prepared with pencils, rulers, erasers etc.

If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact your teacher.