Inherited Traits vs. Learned Behaviors 2

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 

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

• eating
• running
• barking
• shaking hands 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Sally likes playing catch.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
brown eyes

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Jordan loves swimming

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
Cheetahs have a long tail.

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
how tall you are

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? 
the ability to understand a language

• inherited trait
• learned behavior