LS.5.3.1 (5.L.3.1) #2: Schoolnet

Which feature is a kitten MOST likely to inherit from its parents?

• diet

• color

• health

• independence

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of these is an inherited behavior?

• a seal balancing a ball

• a dog getting the newspaper

• a spider spinning a web

• an ape using sign language

A young boy and his brothers have green eyes. This trait is BEST described as

• learned.

• dietary.

• inherited.

• environmental.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

The picture shows a kitten, along with its parents.

Why does the kitten appear to be different from either parent?

• The kitten did not have the proper nutrition during development.

• The kitten gets half its traits from both parents, and this creates variety.

• The kitten has a disease that makes it look different from its parents.

• The kitten is not fully grown and will soon look identical to one of the parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

The Ohio state tree is the buckeye. Which of these is a trait that is inherited by the buckeye tree in the reproduction process?

• number of leaves that fall during winter

• change in leaf color during the autumn season

• type of mineral that is absorbed from the soil

• amount of water that is available for growth

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A 13-year-old boy has blue eyes.

Which statement concerning his eye color is correct?

• It is a result of childhood nutrition.

• It is an inherited characteristic.

• It is a personal choice.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which is an inherited behavior?

• A dog obeys a command from a trainer.

• A bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs.

• A hamster runs through a maze to get to the food at the other end.

• A cat goes to the food bowl when its owner walks into the kitchen.

Most species of ducks have webbed feet. The webbed feet are an example of

• behavioral trait.

• a learned trait.

• an inherited trait.

• an instinctive trait.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Hawks have sharp claws called talons that help them capture prey. Talons are BEST described as

• an inherited trait.

• a genetic mutation.

• a behavioral adaptation.

• an acquired characteristic.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which trait does a cactus seedling inherit from its parents?

• the amount of water it absorbs

• the length of its spines

• the type of organism that pollinates its flowers

• the number of organisms that consume its fruit

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS3-2