Science- Inherited vs. Environmental Traits

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Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment?

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its food preference

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Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called

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inherited traits

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A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a

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learned behavior

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Which of these is not an inherited trait? Options: a bird building a nest, a turtle burying its eggs, a bear hibernating in winter, a horse pulling a plow

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a horse pulling a plow

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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

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brown hair

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A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

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learned behavior

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Identify the trait that is NOT inherited: long hair, blue eyes, long eyelashes, small dimples.

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long hair

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Which is an example of a learned characteristic? Options: color of a dog's fur, color blindness of a person, the ability of a mouse to run a maze, a person's ability to roll their tongue

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the ability of a mouse to run a maze

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Which of these is an inherited trait? Options: a person's height, where a person lives, a person's ability to write, a person learning a new language

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a person's height

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An instinct is

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inherited