Life Cycles
What does a seed begin to grow into after it starts getting water and sunlight?
A sprout
What is a trait that is passed from parents to their offspring called?
An inherited trait
Is a dog sitting when its owner gives a command an inherited trait or a learned behavior?
A learned behavior
What is one reason animals live in groups?
To find food, stay warm, travel, or stay safe
What part of a plant usually contains its seeds?
The fruit
Name one inherited trait an animal might receive from its parents.
Answers may include fur color, eye color, ear shape, size, or markings.
How does an animal gain a learned behavior?
Through teaching, practice, or experience
How does hunting in a pack help wolves get food?
They can surround and catch prey more easily.
Does a tadpole look the same as an adult frog? Explain one difference.
No. A tadpole has a tail and lives in water. An adult frog has legs.
A puppy and its parent both have black fur. Is black fur an inherited trait or a learned behavior?
An inherited trait
Which is learned: a tiger having stripes or a dolphin jumping through a hoop?
A dolphin jumping through a hoop
Why do penguins huddle together during cold weather?
Huddling helps them stay warm.
Put these stages in order: fruit, seed, flower, and sprout.
Seed, sprout, flower, fruit
Can an offspring have a trait that is different from both parents?
yes
A young bat grows larger and learns to hunt insects. Which change is a learned behavior?
Learning to hunt insects
How can adult animals protect their young by surrounding them?
The adults create a barrier between the young and predators.
How does the fruit stage of a plant help begin a new life cycle?
The fruit contains seeds that can grow into new plants.
One parent dog has black fur and floppy ears. The other has brown fur and pointy ears. Their puppy has black fur and pointy ears. Which trait did the puppy likely receive from each parent?
Black fur from the first parent and pointy ears from the second parent
Explain the difference between an inherited trait and a learned behavior.
Inherited traits are passed from parents. Learned behaviors are gained through teaching, practice, or experience.
Dolphins work together to trap fish, while elephants surround their babies. How does working together help each group?
Dolphins work together to catch food. Elephants work together to protect their babies.