Exploring Learned Behavior and Inherited Traits

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Learning to read

• Cooking skills

• Riding a bicycle

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Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Body shape

• Skin color

• Ability to play baseball

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Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Walking

• Hair color

• Blood type

• Fingerprint patterns

What is an example of a learned behavior in humans?

• Natural reflexes

• Genetic disorders

• Learning to talk

• Blood group

Can animals exhibit learned behaviors for enjoyment?

• Yes, only domestic animals

• No, animals do not play

• Yes, including wild animals

• No, learned behaviors are only for survival

Why do some animals scavenge food from human trash?

• It's an inherited trait

• They are taught by humans

• It's a learned behavior from the environment

• Because of their natural habitat

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Which of the following is a learned behavior in animals?

• Beak shape

• Fur color

• Hunting techniques

• Wing span

What determines the height of a pug?

• Its diet

• Training

• Inherited traits

• The weather

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How do cows learn to return to their barn?

• Inherited from parents

• Through training by the rancher

• Random discovery

• Instinct

What contributes to a boy's muscular build and athleticism?

• Eating vegetables

• Watching sports

• Playing video games

• Inherited traits

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