5.4 Science Quiz

This dolphin’s traits are labeled in the image.

Which of the dolphin’s traits is most likely a result of its interactions with the environment?

• blowhole

• snout

• tail

• scars

Which of these traits is a learned behavior in an elephant?

• Having large ears

• Digging holes to find water

• Living in a warm climate

• Breathing air with lungs

Ian recorded inherited traits of a rose plant, as well as traits that are not inherited, on the provided table.

Which characteristic describing not inherited traits did Ian not write down?

• Sharp thorns

• small buds

• chewed leaves

• long roots

A student made observations of a rose bush in the school yard and recorded them in a science notebook. Which observation is of a trait that the rose bush will pass on to its offspring?

• Pink flowers

• insects on stem

• dry soil

• blowing leaves

Give three examples of traits that a kitten would inherit from its mother. Write in complete sentences.

All of the following are examples of traits offspring inherit from their parents EXCEPT–

• style of hair

• number of ears

• color of eyes

• shape of nose

Some traits that offspring share with their parents are learned instead of inherited. Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Having naturally curly hair

• Drinking water when thirsty

• playing sports such as soccer

• spending part of the day sleeping