Inherited Traits and Traits Influenced by the Environment

Which one is a definition of inherited trait?

• a characteristic a living thing gets from its parents

• a characteristic a living thing gets during its lifetime

• a behavior a living thing learns from its parents

• a behavior a living thing learns from experience

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Which of these is an acquired trait?

• blue eyes

• a good sense of smell

• a chipped tooth

• yellow flowers

Which of these is an inherited behavior?

• a girl speaking English

• a bird building a nest

• a boy playing a violin

• a dog rolling over

Which is an example of an instinct?

• a spider spins a web.

• a child speaks Chinese.

• A sea lion balances a ball on its nose.

• A dog stays away from skunks.

Hears well

• Inherited

• Acquired

Recognizes pack members

• Inherited

• Acquired

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Runs fast

• Inherited

• Acquired

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Returns to their den

• Inherited

• Acquired

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Grey fur

• Inherited

• Acquired

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Check the THREE sentences that describe a trait that has been affected by the environment

• A dog comes running when it hears a food bowl rattle.

• A litter of kittens are all different colors.

• A plant has holes in its leaves from insect bites.

• A radish plant has leaves shaped like hearts.

• An ivy plant in sun grows taller than one in the shade.

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