What does classification mean?

Grouping similar organisms together

Observing living organisms under a microscope

Randomly grouping living organisms in order to investigate their characteristics

Creating a classroom display of the results of an investigation

The plant kingdom is divided into two important groups. What are they?

Green plants and non-green plants

Flowering and non-flowering plants

Coniferous and deciduous plants

If you were creating a classification key for invertebrates, which question would distinguish between a spider and an ant?

Does the animal have an exoskeleton?

Does the animal bear live young?

If you were creating a classification key for sea animals, which question would separate dolphins from sharks?

Does the animal breathe through gills?

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KS2 Science Classification Quiz

Explore classification in KS2 Science! Test your knowledge of how animals, plants, and other organisms are grouped and sorted based on their characteristics.

Written by James ThorntonReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 17 Mar 2026

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Topic: Classification

Questions: 10

Duration: 10 min

Difficulty: ★★ Medium

Focus: applying Classification with consistent method and answer precision.

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Explore classification in KS2 Science! Test your knowledge of how animals, plants, and other organisms are grouped and sorted based on their characteristics.

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