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Inherited vs Acquired

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A trait that is passed down from parents to offspring

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

2.

A trait caused by some action during the life of the organism

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

3.

The size and shape of leaves

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

4.

Holes in leaves from insects

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

5.

Broken arms or legs

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

6.

The number of legs on an animal

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

7.

The color of a plant’s leaves

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

8.

Scars on a person’s hand

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

9.

A human with blue hair

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

10.

A bear with brown fur

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

11.

A person has pierced ears

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

12.

A person has dimples on her face

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

13.

Caterpillars are immune to toxic plants

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

14.

A lizard with no tail after an attack

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

15.

A guitar player has calluses on her fingers

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

16.

Some people have dimples

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

17.

Most animals sleep

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

18.

A frog jumps

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

19.

A cat has a scar on its leg.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

20.

Eagles have hooked beaks and talons for catching prey.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

21.

Cactus plants have spines for protection.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

22.

A boy has green hair.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired