Inherited/Physical Traits

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

A ____________ is something that you inherit.

• parent

• trait

• child

• inherit

Having blue eyes like your parents is an example of what?

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

• Non inherited trait

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

Hawks have sharp claws to help them catch their prey, this is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Toads hide during the day and come out at night to feed when it is much cooler, this is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Having dark hair like dad is an example of what kind of trait?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

Ducks have webbed feet to help them swim in water. What kind of inherited trait is this?

• physical

• behavioral

What is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Favorite color

• Tongue rolling

What characteristic is most likely to be inherited by a baby?

• Being hungry

• The ability to talk

• Crying every 5 minutes

• Blue eyes