True or False
A chimpanzee getting its fur color from the parents is an acquired trait.
false
Sam currently has blue hair. Is his blue hair an inherited or acquired trait?
acquired trait
What is an example of an inherited behavior or an instinct?
a. a dog sitting on command
b. a parrot repeating a phrase
c. a bird flying south for the winter
d. a horse competing in a horse show
c. a bird flying south for the winter
Having dimples is an acquired trait.
false; Having dimples is an inherited trait.
A baby horse will inherit all of these traits from its parents except
a. height
b. tail length
c. coat color
d. preferred food
d. preferred food
A dog comes to the kitchen when its food is poured.
a. learned behavior
b. instinct
a. learned behavior
A young ocean animal has two parents. Each of the parents has 8 arms. The young animal most likely has 16 arms.
false; The young animal most likely has 8 arms.
One trait that can be passed from parent to offspring is the shape of the earlobe (attached or unattached). Earlobe shape is an _______ trait.
inherited
Earlobe shape is an inherited trait.
Which behavior of a dog is the best example of a learned behavior?
a. barking
b. tail wagging
c. digging a hole
d. rolling over
d. rolling over
Yuri has a pet rabbit. His rabbit has gray fur, brown eyes, two long ears, a scar on its right ear, and weighs 4.2 pounds. The rabbit's brown eyes and the scar on its right ear are inherited traits.
false
Choose the two options that are ACQUIRED characteristics.
D. Animal fur color
E. Human's favorite food
F. Human's natural eye color
G. Human's hair length
E. Human's favorite food
G. Human's hair length
Students visit an aquarium and watch how an octopus behaves in its tank. Which behavior did the octopus most likely learn from its aquarium environment?
a. waiting to be fed at the aquarium door
b. catching food using its arms
c. being more active at night
a. waiting to be fed at the aquarium door
The shape of an apple and the color of the apple peel are inherited traits.
True
Facts about Alex's pet parrot:
1. Has grey feathers
2. Has a scratched beak
3. Says "good morning"
Which of these is NOT an inherited trait of the parrot? Select all that apply.
2. Has a scratched beak
3. Says "good morning"
Katie and her family walk to a nearby pond every week to feed the local ducks. The ducks have feathers, webbed feet, and flat bills. When Katie and her family arrive at the pond, the ducks swim to the side of the pond and wait to be fed. What is the learned behavior of the ducks in this scenario?
the ducks swim to the side of the pond and wait to be fed