Traits!

Monica has brown eyes.

Is eye color an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

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Denise has curly hair just like her mother.

Is this an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

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Cassandra noticed that her sister, Thelma, had a scar above her wrist.

Is Thelma’s scar an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

Fred's aunt cut his hair on Monday.

Is his new haircut an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

Thomas broke his arm when he fell off of his skateboard.

Are broken bones an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

Jassiah discovered a stray puppy at the park. The puppy had short, brown fur.

Is the color of the puppy’s fur an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

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Robin was born with a small, dark mark on her face.

Is a birthmark an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

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Peter hit his leg against a table, and the next day he saw a big bruise there.

Is a bruise an example of an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

Hector’s second toe is longer than his first toe.

Is toe length an inherited or acquired trait?

• acquired

• inherited

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Erik convinced his parents to let him get his nose pierced.

Is a piercing an inherited or environmental trait?

• acquired

• inherited