Which of these characteristics is inherited from an animal's parents?

• A dog coming when it hears a whistle.

• A bird flying.

• A spider building a web.

• A tiger attacking its prey.

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What is an example of a LEARNED behavior of a bird?

• Grooming its feathers

• eating

• building a nest

• flying

James and Jordan are twins. What have they INHERITED from their parents?

• being straight A students

• playing football

• having good manners

• having hazel eyes

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When someone rings a bell and cats come running for food, what is the LEARNED behavior?

• eating

• running

• coming when the bell rings

• purring

Which shows a LEARNED behavior?

• a mouse in a maze who can never find the exit

• a mouse in a maze who didn't find the exit the first time, but found it the second time

• a mouse in a maze who found the exit the first time.

Is a dog catching a ball an INHERITED or LEARNED behavior?

• LEARNED

• INHERITED

If your friend comes over to play with your dog, and gives them treats, why would your dog go to them again when they come back?

• The dog has learned that your friend gives treats.

• The dog likes the person.

• The dog is not smart.

• The dog likes your friend better than you.

Which of these is an inherited trait caused by instinct?

• A bird flying

• An elephant protecting its young

• A dog catching a ball

• A dog barking when the doorbell rings

What is the best thing you have INHERITED from your parents?

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What is the best thing you have LEARNED from your parents?