Traits

Which characteristic is inherited?

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

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express
• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Tara's red hair
• Ryan's bank account
• Betty's dancing skills
• Marco's excellent Spanish

Bees making a hive

• learned behavior
• instinct

Dolphin jumping through hoops at Sea World

• learned behavior
• instinct

dog play fetch

• learned behavior
• instinct

bees make honey

• learned behavior
• instinct

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk