Inherited vs. Acquired Traits Quiz

Which of the following is an inherited physical trait?

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

• Scar from a fall

• Tattoo

What is an acquired trait?

• A trait you are born with

• A trait you learn or develop after birth

• A trait passed from parents to children

• A trait found only in animals

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait?

• Hair color

• Ability to swim

• Dimples

• Freckles

Which trait is most likely to be inherited from your parents?

• The shape of your nose

• The language you speak

• The clothes you wear

• Your favorite food

Which of these is an example of an acquired trait?

• Curly hair

• Scar from a surgery

• Blood type

• Attached earlobes

Which of the following best describes inherited traits?

• Traits that are learned from teachers

• Traits that are passed from parents to offspring through genes

• Traits that change every year

• Traits that are chosen by the individual

If a child has blue eyes and both parents have blue eyes, what type of trait is this?

• Acquired

• Inherited

• Learned

• Environmental

Which of the following is an example of how an acquired trait can develop?

• A child is born with brown eyes.

• A person learns to play the piano.

• A baby has curly hair at birth.

• A person has a birthmark.

Why is the ability to read considered an acquired trait?

• It is passed down from parents through genes.

• It is learned through practice and teaching.

• It is present at birth.

• It is a physical feature.

Which scenario shows a difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• A girl has her mother’s eye color but learns to ride a skateboard.

• A boy has the same favorite color as his friend.

• A child wears the same clothes as his brother.

• A student likes the same food as her teacher.