Inherited and Acquired Traits - 5th Grade

Binta notices that she has brown eyes, just like her mother. What is this characteristic called?

• inherited physical trait

• learned behavior in females

• genetic offspring

• acquired physical trait

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Kelsey notices that her pet dog reacts differently when she brings home a new toy or when someone rings the doorbell. What is this way in which the dog acts or responds to its surroundings called?

• instinct

• behavior

• rule

• inherited trait

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Chelsea has brown eyes, just like her parents. What is this characteristic called?

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

• physical behavior

• acquired trait

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Jordan observes that baby birds automatically know how to build a nest without being taught. In animals, these inherited behaviors are called

• physical traits

• recessive trait

• dominant trait

• instincts

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Ephraim learned to ride a bicycle after practicing for several weeks. What kind of trait is this?

• a characteristic that a living thing is born with

• a characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime

• physical appearance

• heredity

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Madison trains her dog to fetch a ball and sit on command. What are these ways of acting or skills that the dog learns or develops during its lifetime called?

• inherited trait

• dominant gene

• learned behaviors

• hereditary

Benjamin learned how to ride a bicycle by practicing every day. True or False: Benjamin's ability to ride a bicycle will not be passed down to his children automatically.

• true

• false

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Asher observes different animals and wonders about their behaviors. Which is an example of an instinct?

• a girl can swim

• a dog can catch a frisbe

• a bird knows where to find a bird feeder

• a puppy knows how to bark

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Avery is observing animals at the farm. She notices different behaviors and features. Which is an example of a physical trait?

• a baby crying in the crib

• a squirrel gathering and saving nuts

• a horse has four legs

• geese fly south for the winter

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Maya started exercising and developed strong muscles. Will Maya's strong muscles be passed down to her children?

• yes

• no

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