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WorksheetsInherited traits
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is an inherited trait?
Something you can find in nature.
A characteristic passed from parents to children.
Something you learn in school.
A food you eat.
Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
The color of your eyes.
The place where you live.
The friends you have.
The clothes you wear.
Draw an inherited trait in your family
How can environmental factors influence the traits of a plant?
By changing its color.
By changing its size.
By making it grow in different shapes.
All of the above.
Which of the following is NOT an environmental factor that can influence plant traits?
Sunlight.
Type of soil.
A person's hair color.
Amount of water.
How is a flamingo’s pink color related to its diet?
Flamingos paint themselves pink.
Flamingos are always born pink.
Flamingos eat foods that contain a pink pigment.
Flamingos change color based on the weather.
Write examples of inherited traits and acquired traits
What is an environmental factor?
Something that only affects humans.
Something that can influence the traits of plants and animals.
Something that has no effect on nature.
Something that only exists in books.
Which of the following is an example of how the environment can influence an animal's traits?
A rabbit changing its fur color in winter.
A dog learning to do tricks.
A cat sleeping on the couch.
A bird singing in the morning.
What are the acquired traits?
They are not passed from parent to offspring and are not a result of DNA.
They are passed from parents to offspring in DNA.
They are known as instincts.
Animals do naturally without being taught
What role do nutrients in the soil play in plant development?
They determine the plant's height.
They influence the plant's color.
They provide essential elements for growth.
They have no effect on plants.
Which of the following traits can be considered an acquired trait in animals?
Ability to swim.
Fur color.
Size of the animal.
Shape of the beak.
