Traits of Organisms - 4.13B Picture Vocabulary

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to study the traits of organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a physical characteristic in animals?

• The ability to fly

• The color of feathers

• The way an animal hunts

• The sound an animal makes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an inherited trait?

• A characteristic passed from parent to offspring

• A behavior learned through experience

• A skill taught by a teacher

• A habit formed by repetition

Multiple Choice

Which image best represents a learned behavior?

• An elephant calf walking with its mother

• A dog jumping through a hoop

• A butterfly resting on a flower

• A parrot sitting on a branch

Open Ended

How do physical characteristics help organisms survive in their environment?

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a physical characteristic in animals?

• The color of a parrot's feathers

• The sound a parrot makes

• The food a parrot eats

• The place a parrot lives

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of traits?

• The color of a parrot's feathers

• A dog learning to jump through a hoop

• The shape of a butterfly's wings

• A child learning to ride a bicycle