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WorksheetsInherited Traits vs. Learned Behaviors
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
rolling your tounge
a)
inherited
b)
learned
2.
eye color
a)
inherited
b)
learned
3.
speaking spanish
a)
inherited
b)
learned
4.
walking
a)
inherited
b)
learned
5.
blinking
a)
instinct
b)
inherited
6.
a parrot talks
a)
learned
b)
inherited
7.
dogs respond to a bell for food
a)
inherited
b)
learned
8.
cleft chin
a)
inherited
b)
learned
9.
hair color
a)
inherited
b)
instinct
10.
playing a sport
a)
inherited
b)
learned
11.
leaf shape and size
a)
inherited
b)
instinct
12.
cactus spines
a)
learned
b)
inherited
13.
adaptation of rainforest leaves
a)
large to collect sunlight
b)
small to avoid being eaten
c)
large to collect water
14.
adaptation to a turtle uses to protect themselves
a)
claws
b)
swimming
c)
shell
15.
adaptation to help a viceroy butterfly survive
a)
fast flying
b)
mimicking the monarch
c)
camouflage to green leaves
16.
The blue whale uses what adaptation to keep warm in cold water?
a)
blubber (fat)
b)
swimming in shallow waters
c)
generating excess body heat
17.
Instinct of humans to keep eyes wet
a)
sleeping
b)
sneezing
c)
blinking
18.
adaptation that helps bears conserve energy when food is scarce
a)
hibernation
b)
migration
c)
inherited
19.
Which examples below might be learned characteristics that a parent and child might share?
a)
Both speak the same language.
b)
Both have brown hair.
c)
Both can roll their tongues.
d)
Both have attached earlobes.
20.
Which of the following is a learned behavior?
a)
bears having long fut to keep them warm
b)
spiders spinning webs
c)
a dog avoiding porcupines after a bad meeting
d)
beavers having long teeth to cut down trees
21.
Which trait below is inherited by a child?
a)
brushing his/her teeth
b)
playing with friends
c)
having big feet
d)
riding a bike
22.
Which of the following human behaviors is most likely learned?
a)
a baby crying
b)
swimming in the pool
c)
having long fingers
d)
blushing when embarrassed
23.
Every member of Amy's family can speak two languages other than English. They can speak Spanish and German. The ability to speak more than one language is
a)
a learned trait
b)
given at birth
c)
an accidental ehavior
d)
an inherited trait
24.
The American Brown Bear is found throughout North America. With about 600,000 bears on our continent, they are a thriving species.
All of the following are inherited characteristics of the Black Bear EXCEPT -
All of the following are inherited characteristics of the Black Bear EXCEPT -
a)
hibernating in winter
b)
approaching humans in order to find food
c)
running up to 30 mph
d)
eating both plants and animals
25.
A schefflera is a house plant that needs a lo of sunlight. If this plant is placed near a window and not moved, it will bend toward the sunlight. This is an example of
a)
a learned trait
b)
a random act
c)
an accident of nature
d)
an inherited trait
26.
Which of these is an inherited trait for a dolphin?
a)
hunting for military explosive devices
b)
pushing a newborn dolphin to the surface to reathe
c)
performing at Sea World
d)
taking a human for a ride
27.
Which of the following is an example of inherited characteristics that a parent and child might share?
a)
both like spicy food
b)
both like reading about space
c)
both watch baseball games
d)
both have the same eye color
28.
Red is a bloodhound with an excellent sense of smell. He can often e found hunting in the fields following a scent, but ever since he was sprayed by a skunk, he runs in the opposite direction when he smells one. He loves to go swimming. After being in the water, he shakes and rolls around on the grass to dry off. After a long day, he curls up in the corner for a nap.
Identify a learned behavior that Red displays.
Identify a learned behavior that Red displays.
a)
shaking water from his coat to dry off
b)
running from the skunk smell
c)
having an excellent sense of smell
d)
curling up for a nap
29.
Tallness in plants
a)
inherited
b)
acquired
30.
Susan has curly, brown hair.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
31.
Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.
a)
behavior
b)
learned trait
c)
inherited trait
d)
function
32.
A behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or by being taught.
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
c)
job
d)
function
33.
Mrs. Dopslauf reads a book to her son.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
34.
Speaking Spanish.
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
35.
A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a
a)
learned behavior
b)
inherited trait
c)
adaptation
d)
function
36.
Some likenesses between parents and offspring are learned. Which of the following is a learned behavior in dogs?
a)
eating
b)
running
c)
barking
d)
shaking hands
37.
Which is an example of a learned behavior?
a)
blinking
b)
riding a bike
c)
swallowing
d)
crying
38.
What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?
a)
eye color
b)
tongue rolling
c)
handedness
d)
language
39.
Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait? brown fur
a)
inherited trait
b)
learned behavior
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