Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

A dog playing fetch is an example of?

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Having blue eyes like mom

• learned behavior
• inherited trait 

Riding a bike

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Having dark hair like dad 

• learned behavior
• inherited trait 

Dimples and freckles are both ________.

• learned behaviors 
• inherited traits
• neither 

A group of students made observations about the size, shape, and appearance of their hands.   Which one is an inherited trait? 

• 6 students are wearing rings 
• 4 students have scars on their hands 
• 5 students have pointer fingers and middle fingers that are the same length
• 3 students have painted fingernails

A farmer keeps bees to pollinate his crops. The farmer makes several observation about the bees.    Which of these describes a LEARNED behavior?  

• Bees have dark eyes and black and yellow stripes.  
• Bees make return trips to drink sugar water from a bowl placed near their hive 
• Bees produce honey from the nectar they collect 
• Bees will sting when threatened or disturbed 

Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks and plants.   They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals.  
Which of these is a trait the crawfish inherited from its parents? 

• The average distance it travels each day 
• The number of legs it has 
• The amount of food it eats each day 
• The type of plants in its habitat 

Playing the piano is 

• Learned 
• Inherited 

Typing is 

• learned 
• inherited