Final answer:
A hierarchy is a multilevel classification system such as the taxonomic classification system or Linnaean system, which organizes items from broader to more specific categories, using levels like domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.The correct option is d.
Step-by-step explanation:
A multilevel classification system based on common properties among items, where categories are organized from smaller, more specific categories to larger, general ones, is known as a hierarchy. The science of classifying organisms using such a system is called taxonomy, which is also sometimes referred to as the Linnaean system, named after its founder Carl Linnaeus. This hierarchical model categorizes living organisms into a series of ranked levels, from broad to very specific: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. For example, the common dog, Canis lupus familiaris, is a subspecies of Canis lupus.
Creating a taxonomy for common objects might involve identifying large groupings such as 'motor vehicles' or 'office supplies', and then breaking them down into more specific groups analogous to the Linnaean system, such as type, model, and individual units.