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WorksheetsInherited and Learned Traits
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Behaviors that organisms develop AFTER birth are -
inherited traits
learned traits
offspring
instinct
trait
An automatic action in response to something.
offspring
learned trait
instinct
inherited trait
trait
Characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring.
inherited trait
offspring
trait
learned behavior
instinct
Characteristics of a plant or animal that can either be learned or inherited.
inherited trait
offspring
trait
learned trait
instinct
The baby of an organism.
inherited trait
offspring
trait
learned trait
instinct
In one of scientist Ivan Pavlov's experiments, he rang a bell every time he fed his dogs. After a while, the dogs drooled every time they heard the bell, even though they were not being fed. What did this experiment demonstrate?
learned behavior
inherited behavior
a behavior based on fear
a behavior based on time of day
Which of the following would you classify as a structural adaptation of an animal?
the long, skinny beak of a hummingbird
sharp claws of a bear
webbed feet of an otter
all are correct
none are correct
All of the following are inherited traits of a coyote EXCEPT -
growing tan-colored fur
having sharp teeth
having good eyesight
recognizing traps
Which of the following characteristics did a horse most likely inherit from its parents?
torn ear
brown coat
broken tooth
scar on its back
A pet dog often learns many new behaviors during its lifetime. All of these are learned behaviors EXCEPT -
scratching an itch
begging at the table
rolling over on command
barking when the doorbell rings
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?
living in large groups
walking quickly on its arms and legs
using a stick to dig ants out of the ground
sleeping at night and hunting during the day
Which is an example of a learned behavior?
a spider building a web
a dog jumping through a hoop
a hummingbird drinking nectar from a flower
a chameleon catching a fly with its tongue
Which is an inherited trait in human beings?
playing soccer
having blue eyes
being able to read
speaking Spanish
Which of a parrot's traits is learned?
It has brightly colored feathers.
It eats seeds and drinks water.
It repeats words after me.
It lays eggs to reproduce.
It has wings and can fly.
What is an example of inherited traits?
hairy legs
writing cursive
eating meat
waving hand
What is an example of a learned behavior?
sleeping
sunburn
algebra
blinking
