Inheritance and Traits Test - Amplify Grade 3

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Why are flamingos pink?

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Environmental Trait from food they eat.

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It is passed on from parents to offspring.

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Inherited.

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What is a trait?

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Something that can be observed about an organism, such as color or size.

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Traits that are passed along through generations of family members include which of these?

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All of these (Eye color, Hair color, Nose shape).

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What is variation?

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Differences.

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic passed down from parents to their offspring.

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Give an example of a trait.

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Eye color.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while learned traits are acquired through experience.

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What are some examples of environmental traits?

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Traits influenced by the environment, such as the color of a flamingo due to its diet.

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What does it mean to observe something?

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To use any of the five senses to gather information about something.