Inherited traits

What is an inherited trait?

• Something you can find in nature.

• A characteristic passed from parents to children.

• Something you learn in school.

• A food you eat.

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

• The color of your eyes.

• The place where you live.

• The friends you have.

• The clothes you wear.

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Draw an inherited trait in your family

How can environmental factors influence the traits of a plant?

• By changing its color.

• By changing its size.

• By making it grow in different shapes.

• All of the above.

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Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that can influence plant traits?

• Sunlight.

• Type of soil.

• A person's hair color.

• Amount of water.

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How is a flamingo’s pink color related to its diet?

• Flamingos paint themselves pink.

• Flamingos are always born pink.

• Flamingos eat foods that contain a pink pigment.

• Flamingos change color based on the weather.

Write examples of inherited traits and acquired traits

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What is an environmental factor?

• Something that only affects humans.

• Something that can influence the traits of plants and animals.

• Something that has no effect on nature.

• Something that only exists in books.

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Which of the following is an example of how the environment can influence an animal's traits?

• A rabbit changing its fur color in winter.

• A dog learning to do tricks.

• A cat sleeping on the couch.

• A bird singing in the morning.

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What are the acquired traits?

• • They are not passed from parent to offspring and are not a result of DNA.

• • They are passed from parents to offspring in DNA.

• They are known as instincts.

• Animals do naturally without being taught