Instinct vs. Learned Behavior Quiz

The stripes on a Zebra make it stand out on the African savannah, but when in large groups (herds) the stripes of many Zebras together make each individual blend into the crowd. This makes it harder for predators to focus in on one individual. These stripes are an example of....

• An acquired trait

• A learned behavior

• An inherited trait

• An inherited behavior (instinct)

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The Rafflesia flower is a type of parasite. This plant grows onto, and into the stems of other plants and can have enormous flowers. The flower smells like rotting meat. This smell attracts insects helping the plants to spread their pollen. The smell this plant produces is an example of....

• An inherited Trait

• A learned behavior

• An acquired trait

• An inherited behavior (instinct)

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instinct

• A skill learned in school.

• A behavior that is done automatically.

• A behavior taught by a teacher.

• Doing something by practicing over and over.

A dog catching a frisbee

• instinct

• learned

Learned behavior

• innate

• automatic

• is taught

• born with it

Which of these characteristics is inherited from an animal's parents?

• A dog coming when it hears a whistle.

• A bird flying.

• A spider building a web.

• A tiger attacking its prey.

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James and Jordan are twins. What have they INHERITED from their parents?

• being straight A students

• playing football

• having good manners

• having hazel eyes

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Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?

Bears go into hibernation.

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

A puppy is born with brown eyes and brown fur. 

• Inherited Trait
• Instincts
• Learned Behavior

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