traits

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair
• crying a lot
• ability to jump high
• his ability to talk

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

Which characteristic is inherited?

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

Which trait does a puppy inherit from its parents?

• fur color and pattern
• obedience to commands
• food brand preference
• affection for a specific home

Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

• Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.
• The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.
• The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.
• He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express
• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

Characteristics that are passed from parents to their offspring are called 

• behaviors
• learned traits
• inherited traits
• functions

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Tara's red hair
• Ryan's bank account
• Betty's dancing skills
• Marco's excellent Spanish

All of the following area likenesses that are inherited from parent to offspring EXCEPT:

• table manners
• eye color
• shape of nose
• freckles