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Inherited Trait and Learned Behavior

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

5th Grade

NGSS covered

Inherited Trait and Learned Behavior
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

behavior

learned trait

inherited trait

function

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

learned behavior 

inherited trait

adaptation 

function

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How do genetic traits differ from learned behaviors?

Genetic traits are inherited from parents, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

Learned behaviors are inherited from parents, while genetic traits are acquired through experience.

Both are inherited from parents.

Both are acquired through experience.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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A dog playing fetch is an example of?

inherited trait

learned behavior 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

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

learned behavior 

inherited trait

adaptation 

function

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