Inherited Traits
Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?
A. A parrot saying "hello"
B. The ability to speak English as a human
C. The spines on a cactus
D. Dogs sitting for a treat
C. The spines on a cactus
Which of the following describes a learned behavior?
A. A squirrel stores food underground for winter.
B. A squirrel has a bushy tail.
C. A squirrel builds a nest in a tree.
D. A squirrel opens a trash can and digs through it for food.
D. A squirrel opens a trash can and digs through it for food.
A pet dog runs to the front door when the doorbell rings. This is example of -
A. A learned behavior
B. An inherited trait
C. An instinct
D. A structural adaptation
A. A learned behavior
What is hibernation?
A. The result of reproduction by two parent organisms
B. When one organism resembles another organism to fool predators
C. An inactive period for some mammals during the winter season
D. An innate behavior is an organism that is not taught
C. An inactive period for some mammals during the winter season
A student observed a bluebonnet and recorded its characteristics.
Has clusters of blue flowers, 13 inches tall, has a torn leaf, and has a fragrant scent.
Which characteristic is least likely to be inherited?
A. Flower color
B. Height
C. Tear in leaf
D. Scent
C. Tear in leaf
Which of the behaviors is learned rather than inherited?
A. Becoming a stronger hunter
B. Hibernation
C. Laying eggs
D. Migration
A. Becoming a stronger hunter
Blue jay chicks in the nest open their beaks wide and make loud chipping sounds. This behavior is -
A. learned
B. instinctual
C. acquired
D. physical
B. instinctual
What are offspring?
A. The result of reproduction by two parent organisms
B. When one organism resembles another organism to fool predators
C. An inactive period for some mammals during the winter season
D. An innate behavior is an organism that is not taught
A. The result of reproduction by two parent organisms
Which statement describes an inherited physical trait of a tortoise living in a terrarium?
A. Basking under the heat lamp
B. Drinking water
C. Having a hard shell
D. Eating scraps of fruits and vegetables
C. Having a hard shell
Which is a learned behavior?
A. A bird building a nest
B. A cub observing its mother's hunting techniques
C. Geese migrating
D. A caterpillar eating a leaf
B. A cub observing its mother's hunting techniques
Why do pigs like mud? They are not able to sweat very well and can get hot easily! Wallowing in mud keeps them cool due to water's slow evaporation from mud. It even protects them from sunburn! Pigs using mud to stay cool is -
A. An instinct
B. A behavior taught to them by a farmer
C. A physical trait
D. A harmful behavior
A. an instinct
What is an acquired trait? (Write down the definition in your words)
Must include
-after birth
- not passed down
Offspring inherit genes from their parents. Which of the following is an inherited physical characteristic of a tiger?
A. Where it sleeps
B. The meat it eats
C. The ability to be in a circus
D. The length of its tail
D. The length of its tail
Each person write down 1 learned behavior on your white board
Each person write down 1 learned behavior on your white board
A student observed a cardinal.
Has bright red coloring, makes a high-pitched chirping sound, gathers twigs to build a nest, and flies around with its mate.
Which of the following best describes the observations on this list?
A. Acquired Traits
B. Learned Behaviors
C. Structural Adaptations
D. Inherited Traits
D. Inherited Traits
What is a synonym for instinctual?
A. Innate
B. Learned
C. Acquired
D. Practiced
A. Innate
Facts about bees are listed.
1. Honey bees perform a dance to show other bees in the hive where to find food
2. Honey bees sting to defend themselves
3. Honey bees regularly visit a bowl of sugar water near their hive
4. Bees produce honey in their hive
Which of the facts describes inherited traits?
A. Facts 1 and 3 only
B. Facts 1, 2, and 3 only
C. Facts 1 and 4 only
D. Facts 1, 2, and 4 only
D. Facts 1, 2, and 4 only
What is one learned behavior that has helped you in school?
- Reading
- Writing
- Typing
- Raising your hand to ask a question
During an investigation, students noticed that a plant turned toward its light source. This is an example of
A. A plant learning a new behavior
B. An inherited response that helps plants grow
C. A sign that a plant is dying
D. A plant that needs to be watered
B. An inherited response that helps plants grow
How are migration and hibernation similar?
A. Both include periods of inactivity
B. Both are learned behaviors
C. Both are based on instinct
D. Both are physical traits
C. Both are based on instinct