Amplify Science U2 Chapter 3 Test

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What is an environment?

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All the living and nonliving things in an area.

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What do scientists look for to identify inherited traits?

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Patterns.

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How do organisms get their traits?

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They inherit them from their parents, learn from others, and can be influenced by their environment.

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic passed down from parents to offspring.

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What is an example of a trait that is learned?

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Learning to hunt.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and environmental traits?

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Inherited traits come from parents, while environmental traits are influenced by surroundings.

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Can traits be a combination of inherited and environmental factors?

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Yes, traits can be influenced by both genetics and the environment.

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What question would help determine if a trait is inherited?

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Do both of your parents have blonde hair?

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Is being good at dribbling a basketball an inherited trait?

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No, it is a learned skill.

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What is an example of an environmental factor that can influence traits?

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The amount of practice or training.