Traits (Inherited/Acquired) and Behaviors (Instinctive/Learned)

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic passed from parents to offspring, such as eye color or height.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is learned or developed through experience, such as playing a musical instrument.

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What is an instinctive behavior?

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A natural behavior that an animal is born with, such as a bird building a nest.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an animal acquires through experience or observation, such as a dog learning to sit.

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Give an example of an instinctive behavior in animals.

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A grasshopper rubbing its legs together to attract mates.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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A lion cub learning to hunt from its mother.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are genetic and passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed through interaction with the environment.

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What is an example of an inherited physical trait?

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Height, as it is determined by genetics.

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What is an example of an acquired physical trait?

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The ability to run fast, which can be developed through practice.

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What is an instinct?

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A complex behavior that is innate and does not require learning, such as a spider spinning a web.