Plant Structures and Traits Quiz

What is the main function of waxy leaves on some plants?

• To help the plant attract insects

• To reduce water loss

• To make the plant grow taller

• To help the plant move

Which of the following is an inherited trait in animals?

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

• Speaking a language

• Playing a musical instrument

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What do deep roots help a plant do?

• Catch sunlight

• Absorb water from deep in the soil

• Attract bees

• Produce seeds

Which of the following is an acquired trait?

• Freckles

• Learning to swim

• Hair color

• Dimples

How do waxy leaves help a cactus survive in the desert?

• By making the plant taste bad to animals

• By keeping the plant warm at night

• By preventing water from escaping

• By helping the plant grow flowers

A child learns to play the piano. Is this an inherited or acquired trait?

• Inherited

• Acquired

Why might a plant in a dry environment have deep roots?

• To reach water that is far below the surface

• To help the plant climb trees

• To make the plant look bigger

• To attract animals

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Which of the following best describes the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are learned, acquired traits are present at birth

• Inherited traits are passed from parents, acquired traits are learned or developed

• Inherited traits are only found in animals, acquired traits are only found in plants

• Inherited traits can change daily, acquired traits never change

A plant has thick, waxy leaves and deep roots. What can you infer about the environment where it lives?

• It lives in a very wet area

• It lives in a dry area with little water

• It lives underwater

• It lives in a cold, snowy place

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A student notices that some dogs have curly hair and others have straight hair. How can the student determine if this trait is inherited or acquired?

• By checking if the dogs eat the same food

• By seeing if the trait appears in puppies from the same parents

• By watching how the dogs play

• By measuring the dogs' height

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