Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

SELECT ALL the examples of traits offspring inherit from their parents.

• style of hair

• shape of ears

• color of eyes.

• shape of nose.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Some traits that offspring share with their parents are learned instead of inherited. Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Having naturally curly hair

• Drinking water when thirsty

• Playing sports such as soccer

• Spending part of the day sleeping

SELECT ALL activities that describe a learned behavior in dogs

• Sitting on command for a treat

• Playing fetch with their owner

• Eating food at 6:00AM and 6:00PM

• Having white fur on their belly

All of the following traits are inherited by an eagle EXCEPT _________.

• brown wings

• cracked beak

• sharp talons

• feathered tail

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which human trait below is learned?

• Having 10 toes

• Speaking French

• Drinking water

• Seeing with two eyes

Which characteristic describing a rose plant belongs with the traits that are NOT inherited?

• Sharp thorns

• Small buds

• Missing leaves

• Long roots

Which of the following animal behaviors is learned?

• A parrot opening a box

• A robin building a nest

• A bee making honey

• A whale swimming

Students are growing offspring plants in their classroom. Which characteristic was inherited from the plant’s parents?

• Is watered once each week.

• Has small, yellow flowers.

• Grows in a red, clay pot.

• Was knocked over one time.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

New organisms that come from parent organisms are called ________.

• Inherited Traits

• Learned Behaviors

• Offspring

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

A characteristic that has been passed from parents to offspring is called an ________.

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

• Offspring

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2