WorksheetsInherited Traits, Learned Behaviors and Adaptations
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A characteristic that increases an organisms ability to survive and reproduce.
a)
function
b)
structure
c)
adaptation
d)
inherited trait
2.
A body part that does a certain job for an organism.
a)
function
b)
adaptation
c)
trait
d)
structure
3.
The job a body part does for an organism.
a)
adaptation
b)
inherited trait
c)
function
d)
structure
4.
A behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
c)
job
d)
function
5.
Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.
a)
behavior
b)
learned trait
c)
inherited trait
d)
function
6.
Susan has curly, brown hair.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
7.
The shape of a leaf.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
8.
Lia can roll her tongue.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
9.
Mrs. Dopslauf reads a book to her son.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
10.
An instinct.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
11.
Cannot be changed.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
12.
How to hunt for prey.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
13.
Monarch butterflies flying south for the winter.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
14.
The location an animal lives.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
15.
Speaking Spanish.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
16.
Geese most likely have webbed feet because
a)
They help the goose fly.
b)
They protect the goose.
c)
They help the goose blend in with its surroundings.
d)
They allow the goose to swim.
17.
Camels have amazing eyelashes and the ability to close their nostrils. These adaptations help the camel...
a)
survive in a hot climate.
b)
go for long periods without food or water.
c)
survive a sandstorm.
d)
survive heavy rainstorms.
18.
Some caterpillars have the ability to puff themselves up to look like a deadly viper. This is an example of __________.
a)
chemical defenses
b)
camouflage
c)
protective covering
d)
mimicry
19.
The springbok uses its long legs to outrun the enemy. This is an example of ___________.
a)
chemical defenses
b)
flight
c)
mimicry
d)
protective covering
20.
A bear sleeps for long periods of time to escape the harshness of winter.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
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