WorksheetsAKS 8 - Inherited Traits/Learned Behaviors
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
The list describes some characteristics of the gray fox, which is found in the eastern
forests of Georgia.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A GRAY FOX
gray fur with a long, black stripe running down its back
diet can include rabbits, mice, birds, fruit, and plants
is a fast runner and an excellent tree climber
predators can include bobcats, coyotes, and hawks
What question can be asked to determine which characteristic is a learned behavior?
What else do the predators eat in the habitat of gray foxes?
Why do gray foxes climb trees?
What is the purpose of the black stripe on gray foxes?
The list describes some characteristics of the swamp rabbit, which is found mainly in the
Piedmont region of Georgia.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A SWAMP RABBIT
is the largest type of rabbit found in Georgia
has brown-black fur with a white underbelly
will head toward water to swim away when threatened
predators include bobcats, owls, and alligators
What question can be asked to determine which characteristic is a learned behavior?
How large are other types of rabbits in Georgia?
What do other rabbits do when they are threatened?
What are the largest predators of the swamp rabbits?
How does its fur color help to protect the swamp rabbit?
Joe is doing a research project on bird characteristics and behaviors. Which of the
following is the most reliable resource for him to use for information?
a universally accepted paper written by an expert on birds
a classmate's report on bird characteristics and behaviors
a dictionary entry about birds
a dictionary entry about birds
Rashad watched two mockingbirds that were competing with one another. He took notes
on the interactions between the birds every week for a month. Which of his notes is an
observation?
The mockingbird with the smaller beak built a complex nest.
The mockingbird with the larger beak does not like the rain.
The mockingbird with the smaller beak does not sing well.
The mockingbird with the larger beak built a larger nest.
growing a thick coat of fur
using a set of sharp teeth
growing strong legs
working in groups
If a young song sparrow is raised in isolation in a soundproof chamber, it will sing a nearly
normal song when it is mature. However, it will be able to sing more variations of the song
if it is allowed to hear other birds sing as it grows. What do these findings indicate?
The ability of song sparrows to sing is a learned behavior.
Song sparrows use conditioning to teach themselves to sing.
Sounds produced by other birds cause young song sparrows to sing.
Song development in this species involves both innate behavior and learning.
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