Traits

Question*Which characteristic is learned rather than inherited?

• being tall
• having curly hair
• having brown hair
• throwing a football

Parents and children share traits. Which of these is NOT an inherited trait?

• eye color
• liking spicy foods
• left-handedness
• ear shape

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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Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• obedience to commands
• food brand preference
• affection for a specific home

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Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express
• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

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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 the following is an inherited trait?

• Tara's red hair
• Ryan's bank account
• Betty's dancing skills
• Marco's excellent Spanish

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All of the following area likenesses that are inherited from parent to offspring EXCEPT:

• table manners
• eye color
• shape of nose
• freckles

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What is an inherited trait?

• a trait that you recieve from your parent
• Ice Cream Cone
• Gatorade
• the change of an animal

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