Exploring Inherited vs. Acquired Traits

What are traits that we develop throughout our lives called?

• Acquired traits

• Instinctual traits

• Genetic traits

• Inherited traits

What is an example of an inherited physical trait?

• Reading ability

• Ability to play piano

• Eye color

• Preference for certain foods

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What is an instinct?

• A behavior we are taught

• A physical characteristic

• A skill learned from parents

• A behavior we know without being taught

Which trait is most likely to be inherited?

• Eye color

• Knowledge of a language

• Musical talent

• Ability to swim

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What determines the color of a human's eyes?

• Their favorite color

• The foods they eat

• Their parents' eye colors

• The climate they live in

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Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• Height

• Hair length

• Freckles

• Instinct to breathe

What type of trait is the ability to ride a bike considered?

• Acquired behavioral trait

• Acquired physical trait

• Inherited physical trait

• Inherited behavioral trait

How do animals typically acquire the behavior to avoid predators?

• By observing other animals

• Through instinct

• Through genetic inheritance

• Learning from their environment

Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait in animals?

• A broken tusk

• Instinctual hunting methods

• The color of their fur

• The ability to fly

Why are both inherited and acquired traits important for survival?

• They make animals more attractive to mates

• They determine an animal's habitat

• They influence an animal's diet

• They help animals adapt to their environment

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