Unit 5 Organisms and Their Traits

The long necks of giraffes for feeding in the tops of tree is which inherited trait that help organisms survive?

• recessive traits

• adaptations

• instincts

• genes

A dog shaking after it gets wet is an example of of what behavior?

• instinct

• physical traits

• social behaviors

• learned behavior

Organisms live, or perform basic functions to stay alive. They also survive, or compete for resourcces, protect themselves, and find food. In which of the following behaviors does a dragonfly use a structure of its body to escape from predators?

• eating

• breathing

• flying

• sleeping

Where is the code flower color for DNA found in a cell?

• offspring

• gene

• dominant trait

• recessive trait

Which of the following stuctures is a physical adaptation that helps a cactus live in a dry, hot environment?

• transparent eyelids to keep eyes moist

• small spines to prevent water loss

• wing-shaped flippers

• webbed feet for swimming

Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior?

• a bat sleeping during the day

• a spider spinning webs

• birds building better nests each time they build one

• an octopus releasing ink into the water

Which of the following is not an example of an instinct that helps an animal/insect a survive?

• a skunk spraying a smelly mist on an unexpected dog

• worker ants biting a boy who stepped into their nest

• a female impala waiting to give birth until it rains

• a dog learning to beg for food

Which of the following does not go through metamorphosis-- a complete change in form during its lifetime?

• butterflies

• kittens

• fish

• frogs

Which of the following metamorphoses is in the correct order?

• egg, larva, embryo, fry, adult fish

• nymph, egg adult cicada

• baby, adult, child

• egg, larva, pupa, adult lady bug

Which of the following describes inherited traits of people?

• eye color and physical environment

• right-handedness and bark texture

• eye color and intelligence

• flower color and potential height