Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

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The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...

• long hair
• blue eyes
• long eyelashes
• small dimples

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Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• color of a dog's fur

• color blindness of a person

• the ability of a mouse to run a maze

• a person's ability to roll their tongue

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• obedience to commands
• food brand preference
• affection for a specific home

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a

• learned behavior

• inherited trait

• adaptation

• function

Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a horse pulling a plow

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior

• adaptive behavior

• inherited behavior

• instinctive behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
table manners

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast
• his need to wear glasses
• his ability to speak English
• his need to count using his fingers

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What is an instinct?

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.
• A natural behavior that an organism inherits.
• A behavior that an organism obtains from experiences.