WorksheetsInherited Traits vs Learned Behaviors Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The shape of the needles on a tree is
a)
Learned
b)
Inherited
2.
Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks in Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees. They are also often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors.
For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior?
For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior?
a)
Having brown fur
b)
Taking food from people
c)
Having a long bushy tail
d)
Having sharp claws
3.
A person that is wearing a mohawk hairstyle is
a)
Learned
b)
Inherited
4.
A scientist observes a sea otter using rocks to break open clamshells.
Which of these investigations would best help the scientist determine whether this skills is learned or inherited?
Which of these investigations would best help the scientist determine whether this skills is learned or inherited?
a)
Determining what size and kinds of rocks the otters use
b)
Determine whether shellfish are important to their diet
c)
Raise young sea otters away from adult otters and see if they still use rocks to break open clamshells
d)
observe families of sea otters over time to see whether adults that use rocks have offspring that also use rocks.
5.
The caterpillars of monarch butterflies eat milkweed leaves. Milkweed leaves contain sap that is toxic to many animals but not to Monarch butterflies. This sap makes the monarch butterfly caterpillars toxic to predators and protects them from being eaten.
Which of these is an inherited trait of Monarch butterfly caterpillars?
Which of these is an inherited trait of Monarch butterfly caterpillars?
a)
The size of the leaves that they eat
b)
The ability of the caterpillars to eat toxic leaves without being harmed
c)
The number of milkweed leaves they eat each day
d)
The number of leaves on the milkweed plants
6.
Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog?
a)
Begging for food
b)
drinking water
c)
panting when it is hot
d)
chewing on a bone
7.
A group of students made observations about the size, shape, and appearance of their hands. Which one is an inherited trait?
a)
6 students are wearing rings
b)
4 students have scars on their hands
c)
5 students have pointer fingers and middle fingers that are the same length
d)
3 students have painted fingernails
8.
A dog fetching a ball and returning it to you is a
a)
Learned behavior
b)
Inherited behavior
9.
A bird singing a song is a
a)
Learned behavior
b)
Inherited Behavior
10.
A farmer keeps bees to pollinate his crops. The farmer makes several observation about the bees. Which of these describes a LEARNED behavior?
a)
Bees have dark eyes and black and yellow stripes.
b)
Bees make return trips to drink sugar water from a bowl placed near their hive
c)
Bees produce honey from the nectar they collect
d)
Bees will sting when threatened or disturbed
11.
The color of your eyes is a(n)
a)
Inherited trait
b)
Learned behavior
12.
The shape of leaves on a plant is
a)
Learned
b)
Inherited
13.
A seal balancing a ball on its nose is
a)
learned
b)
inherited
14.
A cat using a litter box is
a)
learned
b)
inherited
15.
Playing baseball is
a)
Learned
b)
Inherited
16.
Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks and plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals.
Which of these is a trait the crawfish inherited from its parents?
Which of these is a trait the crawfish inherited from its parents?
a)
The average distance it travels each day
b)
The number of legs it has
c)
The amount of food it eats each day
d)
The type of plants in its habitat
17.
Playing the piano is
a)
Learned
b)
Inherited
18.
Typing is
a)
learned
b)
inherited
19.
The shape of teeth on an animal
a)
learned
b)
inherited
20.
Mr. Carrion wore a crazy blonde wig. Is this hair style inherited or learned?
a)
Inherited trait
b)
Learned Behavior
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