Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

Front

Brown bears live in Alaska. Which adaptation best helps a brown bear survive in the cold weather of Alaska?

Back

thick fur

Front

Which adaptation would most likely help an otter steer in the water while it swims? Options: large tail, short body, small eyes, fur color

Back

large tail

Front

According to the reading passage, flowers have bright colors to...

Back

attract bees

Front

Which inherited trait is least likely to help someone recognize you? Options: your hair color, your sense of smell, your height, your eye color

Back

your sense of smell

Front

Which answer best defines inherited traits?

Back

characteristics passed down from parents to offspring

Front

Which answer best defines learned behaviors? Options: the things an organism does, behaviors that are learned, changes an organism undergoes in order to survive, behaviors that are inherited

Back

behaviors that are learned

Front

Which answer best describes a learned behavior for a dog? Options: Running to his food dish when he hears his owner opening the dog food bag, Barking, Growling when he sees another animal, Panting when it is hot outside

Back

Running to his food dish when he hears his owner opening the dog food bag

Front

Which answer best explains why plants that live in shady areas have big, wide leaves? Options: The leaves help to attract bees, The leaves help plants soak up more water when it rains, The leaves help the plants keep water inside when it is dry, The leaves help capture more sunlight for photosynthesis

Back

The leaves help capture more sunlight for photosynthesis

Front

The seasonal movement of animals is called...

Back

migration

Front

Which answer best defines adaptation?

Back

a change an organism undergoes in order to survive