Learned Behavior vs. Inherited Traits Quiz

The shape of the needles on a tree is 

• Learned 
• Inherited 

Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks in Texas.  Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees.   They are also often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.    
For fox squirrels, which of these is  a learned behavior?  

• Having brown fur 
• Taking food from people
• Having a long bushy tail 
• Having sharp claws 

A person that is wearing a mohawk hairstyle is 

• Learned 
• Inherited 

Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog?  

• Begging for food 
• drinking water 
• panting when it is hot 
• chewing on a bone 

A group of students made observations about the size, shape, and appearance of their hands.   Which one is an inherited trait? 

• 6 students are wearing rings 
• 4 students have scars on their hands 
• 5 students have pointer fingers and middle fingers that are the same length
• 3 students have painted fingernails

A dog fetching a ball and returning it to you is a 

• Learned behavior 
• Inherited behavior 

A bird singing a song is a 

• Learned behavior
• Inherited Behavior 

The color of your eyes is a(n) 

• Inherited trait 
• Learned behavior 

The shape of leaves on a plant is 

• Learned 
• Inherited 

A seal balancing a ball on its nose is 

• learned 
• inherited