WorksheetsTraits and Heredity Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A(n) ______ is a characteristic of a living thing.
a)
instinct
b)
trait
c)
inherited
d)
acquisition
2.
Which of the following is NOT a type of trait:
a)
shape of leaf
b)
color of eyes
c)
type of seed
d)
a bruise, bump, or scar
3.
Behaviors that are not inherited and do not need to be learned or practiced are called ______.
a)
instincts
b)
traits
c)
offspring
d)
foraging
4.
Acquired traits ______ passed down from parents to their offspring.
a)
are
b)
are not
5.
Which of the following is NOT an example of a LEARNED BEHAVIOR?
a)
learning how to ride a bike
b)
a mother cub showing her cub how to find berries
c)
having blue eyes
d)
learning how to make a sandwich
6.
The passing of traits is called ______.
a)
acquisition
b)
heredity
c)
behavior
d)
characteristics
7.
Which of the following is NOT an ACQUIRED PHYSICAL TRAIT?
a)
straight teeth after braces
b)
spots on a leaf from disease
c)
cutting your hair
d)
having dimples
8.
Are a duck's webbed feet inherited or learned?
a)
inherited
b)
learned
9.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an INSTINCT?
a)
A boy who has freckles.
b)
A dog drooling when it sees food.
c)
A spider spinning a web.
d)
A bird building a nest.
10.
Is reading a book inherited or learned?
a)
inherited
b)
learned
11.
Human instincts are also known as reflexes.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
The thick, flat tail of a beaver is...
a)
inherited
b)
not inherited
13.
Are spots on a ladybug inherited or learned?
a)
inherited
b)
learned
14.
A dog giving a high five is...
a)
inherited
b)
not inherited
15.
Is using American Sign Language inherited or learned?
a)
inherited
b)
learned
16.
Playing a guitar is a _____ behavior.
a)
inherited
b)
learned
17.
A person who has brown eyes ...
a)
inherited
b)
not inherited
18.
Is making coffee or tea inherited or learned?
a)
inherited
b)
learned
19.
Is the outer covering of an animal inherited or not inherited?
a)
inherited
b)
not inherited
20.
A dog having fur, a wet nose, and long ears is...
a)
inherited
b)
not inherited
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