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WorksheetsInherited Traits/Instincts vs. Learned Behaviors
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
a squirrel comes inside a person’s house to get a cookie
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a student teaches a dog to sit
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a parrot says, “Good Morning!” when someone enters the pet store
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a seal balances a ball on its nose
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a monkey holds out his hand for food when people walk by
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a seagull follows a fishing boat to get its food
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a dolphin jumps out of the water when a whistle blows
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a dog barks when the doorbell rings
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a mouse runs through a maze to find a piece of cheese
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
birds fly in V-shaped formations as a group
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
baby turtles move to the ocean after they are born on the sand
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a bird scratches the ground to find worms
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a bat sleeps upside down in a cave
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
salmon (fish) swim upstream to lay eggs
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
ducks turn upside down to eat plants under the water
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a bird builds a nest in a tree
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a spider spins a web to catch insects
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a butterfly flies from flower to flower to drink nectar
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a butterfly has a long tongue like a straw
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a giraffe has a long neck
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a frog has a long sticky tongue
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a pig has a short, curly tail
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a peacock has a beautiful, colorful tail
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
an alligator has many sharp teeth
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
an owl has large eyes and grasping feet
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a kangaroo mom has a pouch for a baby
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a turtle has a shell
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a dog barks when its owner says, “Speak!”
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a raccoon digs through a trash can for food
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
a horse comes to the fence when the owner brings a feed bucket
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
when a hermit crab outgrows its shell, it finds a new shell
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
some birds fly south for the winter
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
some animals hibernate during winter
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
polar bears have thick fur
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
mountain goats have hooves
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
salamanders have slimy skin
inherited trait
instinct (inherited behavior)
learned behavior
