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WorksheetsLGD: Inherited vs. Acquired Traits
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Speaking
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
2.
Tallness in plants
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
3.
eye color
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
4.
Public speaking
a)
inherited
b)
acquried
5.
Birds' beak size
a)
inhertied
b)
acquired
6.
Dog fetching
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
7.
Being talkative
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
8.
Bird building a nest
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
9.
tongue rolling
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
10.
being left- or right- handed
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
11.
Blood type
a)
Inherited
b)
Acquired
12.
Your ability to get along with others
a)
Inherited
b)
Acquired
13.
Your color blindness or lack thereof
a)
Inherited
b)
Acquired
14.
Earlobe Shape
a)
Learned Behavior
b)
Inherited Trait
15.
Living organisms inherit many traits from their parents. However, some traits are ____________ or learned from the environment,
a)
given
b)
acquired
c)
forced
16.
Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?
a)
his ability to read fast
b)
his need to wear glasses
c)
his ability to speak English
d)
his need to count using his fingers
17.
Which best describes an inherited trait?
a)
a characteristic one chooses to express
b)
a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
c)
a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents
d)
a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings
18.
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
a)
color of a dog's fur
b)
color blindness of a person
c)
the ability of a mouse to run a maze
d)
a person's ability to roll their tongue
19.
The following are inherited traits of humans EXCEPT...
a)
long hair
b)
blue eyes
c)
speaks two languages
d)
small dimples
20.
A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...
a)
learned behavior
b)
adaptive behavior
c)
inherited behavior
d)
instinctive behavior
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