Inherited or Environmental

Rachael has attached

earlobes. Her friend,

Laura, has detached

earlobes. Is having free

or attached earlobes an

example of an inherited

or environmental trait?

• inherited

• environmental

Jassiah discovered a

stray puppy at

the park. The puppy had

short, brown fur.

Is the color of the puppy’s

fur an inherited

or environmental trait?

• environmental

• inherited

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Antaneisha is the only

person in her family who

is left-handed. Is

handedness an example

of an inherited or

environmental trait?

• environmental

• inherited

While Kenneth was tie

dying his camp t-shirt, his

hands got covered with

blue dye. Is the blue color

of Kenneth’s hands an

inherited or

environmental trait?

• inherited

• environmental

Drag each characteristic into the correct place on the Venn Diagram

c

b

a

freckles

accent

natural hair color

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Which of the following is an example of a trait that is both inherited and can be influenced by the environment?

• A person's native language

• A person's height

• A person's favorite food

• A person's blood type

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits can be changed over an individual's lifetime, while acquired traits cannot.

• Inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, while acquired traits are gained from the environment or experiences.

• Acquired traits are passed from parents to offspring, while inherited traits are gained from the environment or experiences.

• There is no difference; both terms mean the same thing.

Which of the following is an example of an environmental influence on traits?

• Eye color

• Tanning of skin due to sun exposure

• Blood type

• Natural hair color

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Which of the following is influenced by environmental factors?

• Blood type

• Skin tanning from sun exposure

• Natural hair color

• Genetic disorders

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An _____________ trait is any trait that is NOT inherited, such as a tattoo, an accent, or a hairstyle.

• inherited

• environmental

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