Traits GMAS review

Select two sentences that best describe a trait passed down to puppies by their parents.

• Two dogs, Keko and Barkly had a litter of six puppies.

• All of the puppies had soft, curly fur.

• Three of the puppies has brown fur like Keko, and three of the puppies had black fur like Barkly.

• The puppies loved to run around in the backyard, fetching balls and returning them to their owner.

• They ate their dinner very quickly and always made a mess.

Marissa finds a red flower growing in the middle of her purple flower garden. What is the most likely explanation for this?

• The seeds were all for purple flowers, but a red seed got mixed in.

• The seeds were all for purple flowers, but one turned red as it grew.

• The seeds were for a mix of red and purple flowers, and all except one turned purple.

• The seeds were for any color of flower, and all but one grew into purple.

Many organisms have inherited traits to help them survive in their environments. Which is an example of inherited trait that will help an organism survive in its environment?

• cows rubbing against fence posts

• snakes having scaly skin

• birds drinking from ponds

• owls resting in their nests

Which behavior is an example of an instinct, rather than a learned behavior?

• A kitten pounces on a toy and bats it around on the ground.

• A girl is able to kick a soccer ball into a net every time she tries.

• A baby sea turtle heads to the ocean immediately after it is born.

• A squirrel hears another squirrel's alarm sound and runs up a tree.

Which of the following tables correctly matches traits with whether or not they were passed through genes?

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Which two sentences explain the acquired traits or learned behaviors that help Kelsey with basketball?

• Kelsey has always loved basketball.

• She is tall because her parents are tall, so it is easy to reach the basket.

• She has been practicing basketball for several years.

• She even takes classes at the local recreation center.

• She wants to be a professional basketball player when she grows up

The picture below shows a young lion and its pack. Which of the following is a learned behavior that helps a lion hunt?

• growing a thick coat of fur

• using a set of sharp teeth

• growing strong legs

• working in groups

The list describes some traits of a baseball player. Which question can be asked to learn about an acquired physical trait of the baseball player?

• How many siblings does he have?

• What is the top speed that he can run?

• How tall are the other players on his team?

• What color are the eyes and hair of his parents?

Look at the pictures below. Which of the pictures does NOT show an acquired trait or learned behavior?

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• X

• Y

• Z

The picture below shows sea otters U, V, W, X, Y, and Z in their environment. Sea otter W is breaking open shells to find food after watching his parents do it all of his life. Which statement is an example of this kind of behavior in another animal?

• a gorilla picking up a leaf and using the leaf to scoop up water

• a robin flying south for the winter in order to stay warm during the colder months of the year

• a tadpole becoming a frog by growing four legs and lungs to help it breathe and live on land

• a bee flying from flower to flower to find the food that it needs to live