Inherited vs. Learned

Inherited vs. Learned

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic or feature that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, such as eye color or fur pattern.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a learned behavior?

Back

A learned behavior is an action or reaction that an animal or person acquires through experience or training, such as riding a bike or a dog learning to sit.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

Back

An example of an inherited trait in animals is a cheetah's speed, which is genetically determined.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a learned behavior in animals.

Back

An example of a learned behavior in animals is a parrot learning to mimic human speech.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

Back

Inherited traits are genetic characteristics passed from parents to offspring, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an instinct?

Back

An instinct is a natural, unlearned behavior that is common to a species, such as a bird building a nest.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can you name a behavior that is both inherited and learned?

Back

Some behaviors, like hunting in wolves, can be influenced by both inherited traits (like physical abilities) and learned behaviors (like pack hunting techniques).

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