Chapter 4 Life Science Part II

Things such as sharks' teeth are called a(n)___________.

• camoflauge

• adaptation

• habit

• consumer

What is an inherited characteristic?

• A characteristic learned through watching the parents

• A characteristic taught to the offspring by the parents

• A trait passed from sibling to sibling

• A trait passed on from parent to offspring

Select all that apply. What characteristics would show that this cat and kitten are related?

• fur

• food

• number of legs

• facial features

If this wolf produces offspring, which characteristics will be passed to its offspring?

• Tail length and hunting ability

• Fur type, number of legs, and facial features

• The ability to communicate with other wolves

• The ability to search and hunt for food

Which characteristic has this baby giraffe inherited from its parent?

• A long neck and spots

• Knowing how to escape danger

• Learning to eat from trees

• The ability to find water

Plants do NOT have many adaptations that help them survive in their enviroment.

• True

• False

What is one of the ways that flowers attract pollinators?

• long thorns

• tall stems

• deep roots

• bright colors

Flowering plants must be pollinated in order to make ___________.

• roots

• stems

• seeds

• leaves

The passing on of genetic traits from parents to children or offspring.

• Nurture

• Heredity

• Environment

Look at the picture.
A dog that sits when told to.

• inherited
• learned