Newly hatched chicks of many types of birds, such as parrots, are covered in soft, fluffy feathers. These feathers contain many small spaces where air gets trapped. In some animal species, such as Arctic foxes, the fur covering the animal's body consists of hollow strands of hair filled with air. The primary role of the air trapped on the down feathers is most likely to-

Most kangaroos have large, heavy tails, while spider monkeys have long, thin tails. Kangaroo tails are useful when the kangaroos are hopping and also when they are crawling around on the ground to feed. Spider monkey tails are useful when the spider monkeys are moving through the trees. Both of these animals use their tails primarily for-

A student raises a parrot from the time it hatches. Which of these behaviors did the parrot most likely learn from living in the student's home?

A bright-red male cardinal comes to a school bird feeder every morning. Like other cardinals, this bird makes a sharp chirping sound as it hops around the bird feeder. Which of these is a learned behavior of this bird?

A family takes a group picture in a park where bluebonnets are blooming. The family notices that some of the blooms are white and others are blue. The color of the blooms is most likely determined by-

A group of students visited a park and collected leaves from many different trees in order to study them. They recorded their observation about the leaves. Which of these observations does NOT describe an inherited trait?

Which of these is a behavior that a person learns rather than inherits?

Some traits of living organisms are inherited, while some behaviors must be learned. Which statement related to inherited traits or learned behaviors is NOT correct?

Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog?

Some animals have fur that is dark for part of the year and white for part of the year. This adaptation would be an advantage to animals that live in an environment with-

All of the following adaptations help plants, like the cactus, survive in the hot, dry conditions of a desert EXCEPT –

Which of the following adaptations of a cow helps it to survive by allowing it to eat and digest large amounts of grass?

Some birds have large, sharp claws and beaks. These birds most likely eat-

Which adaptation of a frog most helps it to capture insects to eat?

Some bears have thick layers of fat and fur that help to keep them warm. These adaptations are best suited to an environment that is-

All of the following would be adaptations that would be an advantage in a hot, dry desert habitat EXCEPT-

Which of the following is an instinctive behavior that an animal could inherit from its parents?

Which of the following is a learned behavior?

All of the following can be inherited by the offspring of an apple tree EXCEPT-

Which of these is a learned trait that a bear could acquire during its lifetime?

All of the following are inherited traits in a coyote EXCEPT-

Which of the following characteristics did a horse most likely inherit from its parents?

Chimpanzees are born with some inherited traits but learn others as they move around in their environment. Which of the following traits could a chimpanzee learn during its lifetime?

A pet dog often learns many new behaviors during its lifetime. It may learn all of these behaviors EXCEPT-