Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior

Which one is an inherited trait?

• eye color

• speaking in Spanish

• a raccoon that digs for food in a trash can

Which one is a learned behavior?

• scales on an alligator

• spines on a cactus

• teaching a dog tricks

Which one is an inherited trait?

• reading a book

• brightly colored feathers on a parrot

• a tree trunk scarred by lightening

Which one is a learned behavior?

• black tongue on a Chow dog

• snow boarding

• straight hair

Which one is an inherited trait?

• a dog begging for food

• cooking a meal

• breathing when a baby is born

Which one is a learned behavior?

• a dog rolling over

• curly hair

• skunk spray

Which one is an inherited trait?

• roller skating

• riding a bike

• the taste of an apple

Which one is a learned behavior?

• reading a book

• beak shape

• rolling your tongue

Which one is an inherited trait?

• reading a book

• a chick pecking out of its shell

• a dog rolling over

Which one is a learned behavior?

• migrating south for the winter

• playing football

• shape of a nose