3rd Grade Life Science

What is an inherited trait?

• A trait that is acquired through learning and experience.
• A trait that is determined by the environment.
• A characteristic or feature passed down from parents to offspring through genes.
• A trait that is randomly developed during an organism's lifetime.

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The first step in the life cycle of a flower is...

• Seed

• Seedling

• Adult Plant

• Young Plant

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What is an acquired trait?

• A trait that is inherited from parents
• A trait that is determined by genetics
• A trait that is present at birth
• A physical or behavioral characteristic gained from the environment

Draw a picture of a an animal that uses camouflage to blend in with its environment

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What do you think is the best physical characteristic found in animals?

• Zebra's Stripes

• A Flamingo's Pink Feathers

• An Elephant's Trunk

• A Lion's Mane

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Traits gained from the environment are called...

• Characteristics

• Inherited Traits

• Offspring

• Acquired Traits

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Do all children look exactly like their parents?

• Yes

• No

Why are Flamingos pink?

• They are just born that way

• The rays from the sun turn their feathers pink after years of exposure

• The food they eat like algae, shrimp, and insect larvae gives them this color

• The water makes their feathers turn pink

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What is the function of a bird's beak?

• To fly faster
• To swim underwater
• To communicate with other birds
• To eat, groom, defend, and build nests.

Traits passed down from your parents are called...

• Offspring

• Inherited traits

• Acquired traits

• Characteristics

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