WorksheetsInstinct vs. Learned Behavior Quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
The stripes on a Zebra make it stand out on the African savannah, but when in large groups (herds) the stripes of many Zebras together make each individual blend into the crowd. This makes it harder for predators to focus in on one individual. These stripes are an example of....
An acquired trait
A learned behavior
An inherited trait
An inherited behavior (instinct)
The Rafflesia flower is a type of parasite. This plant grows onto, and into the stems of other plants and can have enormous flowers. The flower smells like rotting meat. This smell attracts insects helping the plants to spread their pollen. The smell this plant produces is an example of....
An inherited Trait
A learned behavior
An acquired trait
An inherited behavior (instinct)
instinct
A skill learned in school.
A behavior that is done automatically.
A behavior taught by a teacher.
Doing something by practicing over and over.
A dog catching a frisbee
instinct
learned
Learned behavior
innate
automatic
is taught
born with it
Which of these characteristics is inherited from an animal's parents?
A dog coming when it hears a whistle.
A bird flying.
A spider building a web.
A tiger attacking its prey.
James and Jordan are twins. What have they INHERITED from their parents?
being straight A students
playing football
having good manners
having hazel eyes
Instinct, inherited trait, or learned behavior?
Bears go into hibernation.
Instinct
Inherited trait
Learned behavior
