Organisms

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 

• behaviors
• learned traits
• inherited traits
• functions

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A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

Look at the picture.
The ability to play basketball.

• inherited
• learned

Look at the picture.
A bird knowing how to build a nest.

• inherited
• learned

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Which external structure will help animal catch its prey?

• Hair

• Sharp claws

Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth.
The difference in these structures is most closely related to -- 

• the sounds the animals make.
• the habitat the animals live in.
• the type of offspring they have.
• the types of food these animals eat.

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The whiskers of a cheetah and the antennae of a beetle are shown in the photographs. 
How do structures like whiskers and antennae help organisms? 

• They help organisms stay warm.
• They help organisms eat food quickly.
• They help organisms defend themselves.
• They help organisms get information about their environment.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure that helps this animal survive in its environment? 

• thick layer of blubber
• big furry ears
• a transparent eyelid
• the ability to change colors with the seasons

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Which is an internal structure?

• Hair

• Teeth

• Lungs

• Claws

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