Inherited and Learned Behaviors

Which of the behaviors shown is a learned behavior?

• Becoming a strong hunter

• Hibernation

• Laying eggs

• Migration

Fireflies are insects with 6 legs. antennae, and wings. Firefly larvae go through metamorphosis to become adults. Fireflies produce a chemical inside their bodies that allows them to glow. What is the information given describing?

• Learned behaviors only

• Inherited traits only

• Inherited traits and learned behaviors

• Instincts only

A student observed a bluebonnet and recorded its characteristics. Which characteristic is least likely to be inherited?

• Flower color

• Height

• Tear in leaf

• Scent

Match the following

• Reading a book

• Inherited Behavior

• Playing the piano

• Learned Behavior

• Brown eyes

• Inherited Behavior

• Scent of flower

• Inherited Behavior

• Freckles

• Learned Behavior

A student observed a cardinal. Which of the following best describes the observations on this list?

• Acquired (Learned) Traits

• Learned Behaviors

• Structural Adaptations

• Inherited Traits

During an investigation, students noticed that a plant turned toward its light source. This is an example of

• A plant learning a new behavior

• An inherited response that helps plants grow

• A sign that a plant is dying

• A plant that needs to be watered

Which of the following describes a learned behavior?

• A squirrel stores food underground for winter.

• A squirrel has a bushy tail.

• A squirrel builds a nest in a tree.

• A squirrel opens a trash can and digs through it for food.

Students made a chart classifying a tree's characteristics. Which characteristic is NOT correctly classified?

• Glossy leaves

• Produces red fruit

• Thick trunk

• Peeled bark

A student listed her characteristics. Which of the traits described are inherited?

• Scar on knee

• Thumbs that bend backward

• Green eyes

• Pierced ears

• Freckles

A pet dog runs to the front door when the doorbell rings. What is this an example of?

• A learned behavior

• An inherited trait

• An instinct

• A structural adaptation