Science- Inherited vs. Environmental Traits

Which is a characteristic of a dog that is most likely a result of its environment? 

• its color 
• its length of ears 
• its food preference
• its ability to see in the dark 

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Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 

• behaviors
• learned traits
• inherited traits
• functions

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

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

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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

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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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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

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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 characteristic?

• 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 of these is an inherited trait?

• a person's height
• where a person lives
• a person's ability to write
• a person learning a new language

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An instinct is

• acquired

• learned

• inherited

• practiced