Adaptations vs Learned behaviors

A characteristic that helps an organism survive is called...

• a skill

• an adaptation

• luck

• learned

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A behavior an animal knows how to do without being taught

• adaptations

• skill

• instinct

• luck

Traits that are passed down from parent to offspring

• inherited traits

• environmental traits

• lucky traits

• tattooed traits

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An adaptation that keeps an organism hidden

• camouflage

• disguising

• masking

• clowning

Check all of the following that are inherited traits

• eye color

• fur thickness

• leaf shape

• flower color

• broken leg

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An adaptation in which an animal is protected against predators by its resemblance to another, more dangerous or unpleasant animal

• mimicry

• copying

• disguising

• environmental

Which of the following is not an adaptation of a bird of prey

• sharp claws or talons

• powerful, sharp beak

• webbed feet

• very good eyesight

Check all of the following that are environmental influences

• scar from an accident

• coloring due to diet

• broken bones

• hair color

• eye color

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Animal responses that are gathered through the senses, processed by their brains, and stored as memories to guide their actions are learned.

• Adaptations

• learned behaviors

• instincts

• innate behaviors

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Riding a bike

• learned behavior

• physical adaptation

• instinct

• environmental influence