Inherited Traits

What are traits?

• A scientific instrument

• Characteristics of living organisms

• A type of plant

• A kind of animal behavior

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Which of the following is an example of a physical trait?

• Ability to fly

• Ability to make webs

• Fur color

• Instincts

What does 'offspring' mean?

• Children of plants and animals

• A new species

• A type of plant

• A gardening tool

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How can inherited traits be observed in plants?

• By the shape of their leaves

• By the weather

• Using a microscope

• Through the color of the sky

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What is an example of a behavior trait in animals?

• Making webs

• Type of soil

• Color of fur

• Shape of leaves

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Why might offspring look slightly different from their parents?

• Because of the type of soil

• Because of the weather

• Due to variations in traits

• Due to different species

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How can you tell which seeds came from cherry tomatoes?

• By the time it takes to grow

• By planting them in different soils

• By the size of the tomatoes they produce

• By the color of the seeds

What might you observe in a litter of puppies to identify inherited traits?

• The games they play

• Their favorite food

• The color of their collar

• Ear shape and snout shape

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How can inherited traits be observed in a park?

• By the type of benches

• Through the shape of leaves on tiny plants near a tree

• Through the number of people

• By the color of the sky

What can you do to see how inherited traits work?

• Plant your own flowers or vegetables

• Watch the clouds

• Study rocks

• Paint pictures of animals

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