5th Grade Science Vocabulary

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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Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking
• riding a bike
• swallowing
• crying

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What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

• eye color
• tongue rolling
• handedness
• language

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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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? 
ability for a cheetah to run fast

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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

• inherited trait
• learned behavior