Variation & Traits (Subgoal 1)
Authored by Stephen Batchelder
Science
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following most closely matches the definition of variation?
the range of differences in features within a group of organisms
a characteristic or property of an organism
a genetically determined condition or characteristic
a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following most closely matches the definition of trait?
the range of differences in features within a group of organisms
a characteristic or property of an organism
a genetically determined condition or characteristic
a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following most closely matches the definition of an acquired trait?
the range of differences in features within a group of organisms
a characteristic or property of an organism
a genetically determined condition or characteristic
a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following most closely matches the definition of an inherited trait?
the range of differences in features within a group of organisms
a characteristic or property of an organism
a genetically determined condition or characteristic
a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:
Flower Petal Color
Acquired Trait
Inherited Trait
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:
Tree Height
Acquired Trait
Inherited Trait
Combination of Inherited and Acquired Traits
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:
Professional Athletic Ability
Acquired Trait
Inherited Trait
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
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