Amplify Understanding Organisms and Their Traits

What is a trait?

• A type of food animals eat

• A characteristic of an organism

• A place where an organism lives

• A game animals play

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait in humans?

• Ability to play piano

• Eye color

• Reading skill

• Preference for certain foods

What does it mean if a trait is "inherited"?

• It is learned from friends

• It is taught by teachers

• It is passed from parents to their offspring

• It is chosen by the organism

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait in animals?

• Fur color in cats

• The ability of a bird to sing a specific song

• The number of legs a dog has

• Learning to open a puzzle box to get food

What is a behavioral trait?

• A physical characteristic like hair color

• How an organism acts in response to its environment

• The type of food an organism eats

• The place where an organism lives

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral trait in animals?

• The color of a bird's feathers

• A dog wagging its tail when happy

• The shape of a fish's fins

• The number of petals on a flower

Can behavioral traits be inherited?

• Yes, some behavioral traits can be inherited

• No, behavioral traits cannot be inherited

• Only in plants

• Only in microorganisms

Which of the following behaviors in animals is most likely learned rather than inherited?

• A spider spinning a web

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A cat using a litter box

• A fish swimming in water

Why are inherited traits important for survival?

• They determine an organism's favorite color

• They ensure that an organism can learn new things

• They can provide advantages in an organism's environment

• They make sure all organisms look the same

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral trait that could be both inherited and learned?

• A bird's ability to fly

• A bear hibernating in winter

• A dog being friendly towards humans

• All of the above