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Heredity, Instinct , Learned behavior

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A baby crying because he is hungry is an example of what?

a)

A learned behavior

b)

An instinct

c)

A learned behavior

2.

Which is an example of a learned behavior?

a)

Blue eyes

b)

Having freckles

c)

Speaking English

3.
Which is an example of an inherited trait? 
a)
Reading
b)
Speaking Spanish
c)
Having stripes
d)
Throwing a baseball 
4.

Which of the following is an instinct?

a)

riding a bike

b)

building a nest

c)

a dog sitting when he is told, SIT!

d)

skating on rollerblades

5.

What is an inherited trait?

a)

A scar

b)

Characteristics passed from parents to offspring.

6.
__________ develop when offspring observe or are taught a certain skill. 
a)
Learned Behaviors
b)
Instincts
c)
Skills
d)
Inherited Traits
7.
________________ are physical traits passed down from adults to offspring through genetics. 
a)
Instincts
b)
Learned Behaviors
c)
Inherited Traits
d)
Skills
8.
A baby started began speaking English.
a)
Learned behavior
b)
Inherited Trait
c)
Instincts
9.
An owl hunts. 
a)
Inherited Trait
b)
Instinct
c)
Learned Behavior
10.
A puppy is born with brown eyes and brown fur. 
a)
Inherited Trait
b)
Instincts
c)
Learned Behavior