QZ 15: Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

A student knows that some likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color
• length of hair
• ability to read
• type of language spoken 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color
• tongue rolling
• handedness
• language

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

_____________ are behaviors passed down from parent to offspring. 

• Learned Behaviors
• Instincts
• Inherited Traits
• Behaviors

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

__________ develop when offspring observe or are taught a certain skill. 

• Learned Behaviors
• Instincts
• Skills
• Inherited Traits

________________ are physical traits passed down from adults to offspring through genetics. 

• Instincts
• Learned Behaviors
• Inherited Traits
• Skills

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

An owl hunts. 

• Inherited Trait
• Instinct
• Learned Behavior

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NGSS.4-LS1-2

A baby started began speaking English.

• Learned behavior
• Inherited Trait
• Instincts

Birds fly in groups. 

• Instinct
• Inherited Trait
• Learned Behavior

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NGSS.3-LS2-1