Kesler Science Inherited Traits

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______

• fruit
• spines
• leaves
• petals 

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Having dark hair like dad is an example of what kind of trait?

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

An opossum playing dead to confuse its predators is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Hawks have sharp claws to help them catch their prey, this is an example of

• a behavioral trait

• a physical trait

Birds migrating in the winter to get food for the year is an example of

• a physical trait

• a behavioral trait

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Polar bears have thick fur to help them stay warm in the winter, this is an example of

• a physical trait

• a behavioral trait

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS3-2

NGSS.3-LS4-2

NGSS.4-LS1-1

A ____________ is something that you inherit.

• parent

• trait

• child

• inherit

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Traits are passed down from parents to _____________.

• inherit

• trait

• parent

• child

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2