Inherited Traits, Learned Behaviors, and Environmental Influence

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical characteristic of an animal that is inherited?

• type and shape of sensory organs

• body structure

• type and color of body coloring

• weight

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A behavior is response to a change in the

• environment

• behavior

• instinct

• organism

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An instinct is

• acquired

• learned

• inherited

• practiced

Which is an example of an instinct?

• migration

• a bear fishing for food

• a bird flying

• a dog learning new tricks

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• hibernation

• migration

• a dog learning to roll over on command

• a duck knows how to swim across a lake when born

Children of parents are called

• behaviors

• offspring

• small

• instincts

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Animals are born with the instinct to protect themselves and survive.

• true

• false

An animals characteristics are not influenced by its environment.

• true

• false

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Which is NOT an environmental factor that can influence the characteristics of an organism?

• temperature

• exposure to sunlight

• eye color

• nutrition

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Which is NOT an example of how environmental factors may influence animals?

• Their fur may change color or thickness due to a change in temperature.

• They may experience stunted growth due to a lack of nutrients.

• Skin color may change due to exposure to sunlight.

• Eye color may change due to injuries.

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