Inherited and Learned Traits

What does it mean if a trait is inherited?

• it is a learned trait
• it is a trait that organisms are born with

What is an example of a physical trait that is inherited?

• fur pattern
• a dog playing fetch
• migrating
• a bird flying

Which is a physical trait of a plant?

• the plant growing towards light
• the color of the flowers
• the amount of seeds it has 
• where it grows

What is another word to describe behavioral traits that are inherited?

• instinct
• intelligence
• common sense

Which of the following described a behavioral trait that is inherited (an instinct)?

• birds migrating
• humans walking
• bears fishing
• a baby swimming

Which describes a human blinking?

• inherited physical trait

• instinct

Which describes the pattern of a baby cow?

• inherited physical trait

• instinct

Which describes a baby deer walking?

• inherited physical trait

• instinct

Which describes a fish swimming?

• inherited physical trait

• instinct

Which describes a baby having blue eyes?

• inherited physical trait

• instinct