5.L.3 Test

Which of these is a learned behavior in humans?

• Having Brown Eyes

• Being Tall

• Needing Food

• Playing Soccer

Which is an example of a trait that is inherited?

• dimples

• intelligence

• weight

• favorite color

This dolphin’s traits are labeled in the image.

All of the labeled traits were inherited EXCEPT its–

• blowhole

• snout

• tail

• scars

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

Which is most likely the reason parents and their children have similar physical traits?

• They live in the same home.

• They have similar genetic structures.

• They are born in similar environments.

• They have similar blood types.

A student made observations of a rose bush in the schoolyard and recorded them in a science notebook. Which observation is of a trait that the rose bush will pass on to its offspring?

• Pink flowers

• Insects on stem

• Planted in dry soil

• Leaves blowing in the wind

Which of these traits is a learned behavior in an elephant?

• Having large ears

• Digging holes to find water

• Living in a warm climate

• Breathing air with lungs

A group of students are studying bean plants. All of the following traits are affected by changes in the environment except

• leaf color.

• seed type.

• bean production.

• plant height.

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.

Which is an example of a non-inherited trait?

• shape of face

• hair color

• food preference

• tongue rolling