Inherited and Learned Traits

Inherited traits are-

• learned from our parents

• behaviors we see

• characteristics passed down from parent to offspring

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

• learned behavior

• inherited trait

Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a dog rolling over on command

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

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If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______

• fruit
• spines
• leaves
• petals 

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A chameleon lies next to a large blue flower so predators can NOT find it. This is an example of

• camouflage

• mimicry

• migration

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The arctic fox and snowshoe hare develop a white coat of fur during the winter months. What statement best describes this behavioral response?

• The color of the fur will attract a mate

• White fur allows the animals to reflect light and stay warm

• Snow falls during the winter and the white fur will camouflage the animals

• It becomes colder during the winter, so these animals need more fur to stay warm

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Likenesses between parents and offspring are inherited, passed from generation to generation. Which of the following is an example of an inherited likeness in humans?

• eye color

• length of hair

• ability to read

• type of language spoken

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Which is an example of a learned behavior?

• blinking

• playing the guitar

• swallowing

• crying

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur

• inherited trait
• learned behavior

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