Inherited vs Learned/Acquired Traits

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Science
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4th - 5th Grade
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Hard
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Nicholas Matte
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12 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The stripes on a Zebra make it stand out on the African savannah, but when in large groups (herds) the stripes of many Zebras together make each individual blend into the crowd. This makes it harder for predators to focus in on one individual. These stripes are an example of....
An acquired trait
A learned behavior
An inherited trait
An inherited behavior (instinct)
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Rafflesia flower is a type of parasite. This plant grows onto, and into the stems of other plants and can have enormous flowers. The flower smells like rotting meat. This smell attracts insects helping the plants to spread their pollen. The smell this plant produces is an example of....
An inherited Trait
A learned behavior
An acquired trait
An inherited behavior (instinct)
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This Panther has been in a battle with a rival panther for food. The panther won the battle but has been left with injuries that will scar over time. These scars are an example of an....
An inherited triat
An acquired triat
A learned behavior
An inherited behavior
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Leaves come in many different sizes and shapes and help us to identify different plant species. The shape of a plants leaf is an...
An inherited behavior (instinct)
An acquired trait
A learned behavior
An inherited trait
Tags
NGSS.3-LS3-1
NGSS.3-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Your earlobes can be either, attached at the base, or detached and hanging down. This is something offspring get from their parents. This is an example of...
An inherited behavior (instinct)
A learned behavior
An inherited trait
An acquired trait
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This dog is playing fetch with a large stick. This in an example of...
A learned behavior
An inherited behavior (instinct)
An acquired trait
An inherited trait
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Bees will huddle together and shake, and vibrate their bodies. This behavior helps them to communicate and stay warm. This is an example of ...
An inherited trait
An acquired trait
A learned behavior
An inherited behavior (instinct)
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-4
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