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Inherited Traits/Learned Behaviors

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name

Class

Date

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

his ability to read fast

his need to wear glasses

his ability to speak English

his need to count using his fingers

Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

brown hair

crying a lot

ability to jump high

his ability to talk

A dog playing fetch is an example of?

inherited trait

learned behavior

A plant leaning towards the sun

inherited trait

learned behavior

Riding a bike

inherited trait

learned behavior

Corina was sitting at her desk reading a book for several hours. After yawning, Corina

noticed it was after 10 p.m. and decided to brush her teeth and go to bed. Which of

Corina’s actions is a learned behavior?(4.10B)

reading a book

reading a clock

brushing her teeth

all of the above

Which of the following characteristics would be a learned behavior?

a frog hides beneath the surface of a pond

a rabbit stays very still when a dog approaches

a dog chases squirrels and other small animals

a parrot says “good morning”

Why are offspring usually similar, but not identical, to their parents?

inherited traits come from many different organisms

inherited traits change over time

inherited traits result from a combination of parental traits

inherited traits are not always passed on to offspring

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a

learned behavior

inherited trait

adaptation

function

10.

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

behavior

learned trait

inherited trait

function

11.

What is NOT an example of an inherited TRAIT?

eye color

tongue rolling

height

speaking a language

12.

Which best explains why a child may look like his father, but is not able to play basketball as well as him?

Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a basketball is not.

The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical characteristics are not.

The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to play basketball.

He hates playing basketball so he doesn't care if his dad can play.

13.

Is the following a learned behavior or inherited trait?
Cheetahs have a long tail.

inherited trait

learned behavior

14.

When danger approaches, a black bear mother will send a warning call to her cubs. The cubs will then climb a tree. This response is

an environmental trait

an inherited trai

a learned behavior

a personality trair

15.

If a trait is learned or caused by the environment, then

it can be changed

it can be passed on to offspring

it cannot be changed

it cannot be passed on, but could be taught to offspring

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Inherited Traits/Learned Behaviors

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 24mins

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