Science Structures and Behaviors of Organisms

It takes a child several hours of practice to be able to ride a skateboard successfully. This is an example of a/an-

• Learned behavior

• Inherited behavior

• Good behavior

• Childish behavior

Which of the following is a behavior that is learned?

• Shape of a beak

• Monkey riding a bicycle

• Horse eating hay

• Snake eating mice

What is the difference between a learned behavior and an inherited trait?

• Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child

• Learned behaviors take years to acquire, and inherited traits take only a short period of time to accomplish

• Learned behaviors are difficult to accomplish, and inherited traits are easy to accomplish

• Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children by parents

Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?

• Speaking Spanish

• Bird saying hello

• Cat using a litter box

• Spines on a cactus

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Otters are animals that have long slim bodies, short limbs, webbed paws, and sharp claws.These traits help the otters survive and hunt in semi-aquatic environments.Which is NOT an example of an otter's inherited traits?

• Insulated fur for warmth

• Webbed paws to help

• Sharp claws for capturing prey

• Rolling on the ground to dry fur

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Swiming

• Eye color

• Skatebording

• Callused fingers

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Proboscis monkeys live in forests on the island of Borneo.These monkeys are named for their large, fleshy noses that turn red and swell when they are angry or excited.They also make loud honking sounds as a warning when danger is near.Proboscis monkeys have large pot bellies that are divided into chambers for digestion.When babies are born,proboscis mothers teach their young which leaves are save to eat. Which proboscis monkey trait is a learned behavior?

• Finding safe leaves

• Large, fleshy noses

• Loud honking sounds

• Chambered stomach

The shape of a birds beak is a body structure that the bird has at birth. This body structure is a/an-

• Learned trait

• Special trait

• Inherited trait

• Developed trait

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Students compare adult plants and seedlings to observe inherited traits.All are ways students can recycle the plants EXCEPT-

• Place the plants in compost bin

• Place the plants in a terrarium to be used for further investigation

• Plant the plants in the schoolyard

• Place the plants in the garbage can

Students visit the zoo to learn about inherited traits and learned behaviors.During the visit,students are allowed to touch a bearded dragon.What should the students do after this experience?

• Put on rubber gloves

• Shake the zookeeper's hand

• Wash hands

• Get a drink of water