Structure and Functions, Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

Which characteristic did Kaysee most likely inherit from her parents?

• ability to read fast
• ability to speak German
• need to wear glasses
• ability to dance

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

All of the following are learned EXCEPT:

• reading a book
• sneezing
• using a knife and fork
• avoid poison ivy

Smelts are fish that lay their eggs in the sand of a beach. When the eggs hatch, the babies know to go to the water. This is an example of...

• inherited behavior
• camouflage
• hibernation
• learned behavior

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

True or False
Only humans can pass down traits.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

eye color

• inherited
• learned

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

walking

• inherited
• learned

The shape of the needles on a tree is 

• Learned 
• Inherited 

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A cat using a litter box is 

• learned 
• inherited 

Riding a bike

• inherited trait
• learned behavior 

Birds' beak size

• inherited

• acquired

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4