WorksheetsInheritance of Traits
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
It is passed on from parents to offspring.
characteristic
trait
inherited
evidence
A SINGLE characteristic of a living thing
evidence
inherited
trait
characteristic
Differences among animals or people is called
traits
inherited
trait
variation
Which trait was passed from the mom to the puppy?
brown fur
ears that stick up
large size
non of the above
What are some different traits between the individual puppies?
fur color
size
length of snout (nose)
all of the above
Why are eyes that are placed further apart a helpful trait for an alligator?
looks cooler
see more predators
better for swimming
helps balance
If both mom and dad are big, it is likely that their baby will be what?
big
small
medium
have eyes close together
What might be an advantage to darker coloration for an alligator?
swim better
see farther
stronger teeth
warm up faster
Which are examples of variation in traits between different lemurs?
fur color
size
difference between male and female
all of the above
Why is a tiger's pattern important?
to tell them apart
to make them easier to see
camouflage from prey
indicates their health
Which of these environmental factors NEGATIVELY impact a plant's traits?
regular watering
good soil conditions
growing in the shade
all of these are positive
Which of these do NOT influence the traits of animals and plants?
the traits of their parents
the traits of their grandparents
the traits of their friends
the environment
Traits that are passed along through generations of family members include which of these?
eye color
hair color
nose shape
all of the above
What is a trait?
A characteristic of a living thing.
How similar to your sibling you are.
Being identical to your parents.
In what way might a puppy be like his parent?
Be the same color
Live in the same place
Know the same tricks
Offspring with a single parent wil
look different than the parent
will be a copy of the parent
do not grow very fast
have only one trai
What would be a trait that a starfish would share with it's offspring?
eyes
five arms
green color
similar sprouts
