Inheritance and Traits Quiz

What do offspring inherit from their parents?

• Only physical characteristics

• None of the above

• Only behavioral traits

• Both physical characteristics and behavioral traits

Why might you be the only one in the family with a nose that looks like your grandfather’s nose?

• Because your grandfather gave it to you as a gift

• Because everyone in the family has the same nose

• Because you are adopted

• Because traits can skip a generation

What is an example of a common physical trait for all giraffes?

• Short legs

• Big ears

• Long necks

• Striped tail

What can influence a living thing’s traits?

• None of the above

• Environmental factors only

• Genetic information only

• Both genetic information and environmental factors

Where do poison dart frogs get their poison from?

• The insects they eat

• The air they breathe

• They are born with it

• The water they drink

What is an example of a helpful trait for animals in the wild?

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What is an example of a common behavioral trait for all bumblebees?

• Building nests in trees

• Gathering nectar and pollen

• Hibernating in winter

• Hunting for fish

What can help a newborn deer stay hidden from predators?

• Having bright colors

• Blending into the environment

• Making loud noises

• Running very fast

What can influence a person's potential to grow very tall?

• Genetic information only

• Nutrition only

• None of the above

• Both genetic information and nutrition

What is an example of a trait that can help an animal survive?

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