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Traits and Life Cycles

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

TRUE or FALSE:

An inherited trait is an action that an organism develops based on experiences.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

All of the following are inherited traits EXCEPT -

a)

Eye color in humans

b)

Hair color in humans

c)

Shapes of leaves in plants

d)

Ability to read a book

3.

In an activity, students learn about inherited traits and learned behaviors. They record what they discover in a table. Which trait completes the chart?

a)

Ability to play soccer

b)

Scientific knowledge

c)

Reading a book

d)

Animal sound

4.

Students write conclusions after studying inherited traits and learned behaviors. Which conclusion is NOT true?

a)

Learned behaviors are passed from generation to generation.

b)

Inherited traits are passed from generation to generation.

c)

Behaviors such as reading and table manners are learned.

d)

Eye color is an example of an inherited trait passed drown from parents.

5.

Which best completes the statement:

Inherited Trait: eye color

Learned Behavior: _______

a)

Crying

b)

Swallowing

c)

Breathing

d)

Speaking a specific language

6.

Students illustrated the life cycle of a lima bean. Which diagram best shows how a lima bean grows?

a)

b)

c)

d)

7.

TRUE or FALSE:

A learned behavior is a physical characteristic that is passed on down from parent to offspring.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which list contains the correct order for the life cycle of a beetle?

a)

1. Pupa

2. Egg

3. Larva

4. Adult

b)

1. Adult

2. Egg

3. Larva

4. Pupa

c)

1. Egg

2. Larva

3. Pupa

4. Adult

d)

1. Larva

2. Pupa

3. Egg

4. Adult

9.

Students classified traits as learned or inherited.

Which student did not correctly classify learned behaviors?

a)

Student 1

b)

Student 2

c)

Student 3

d)

Student 4

10.

TRUE or FALSE:

A life cycle is a sequence of stages or changes in the life of an organism.

a)

False

b)

True