Vocabulary
Characteristics of an individual that can be inherited from parents
a) traits
b) offspring
c) predators
a) traits
________ are things that make us exactly who we are
a) traits
b) inherited
c) camouflage
a) traits
Which plant grew the best?
a) the one planted in sand
b) the one in perfect conditions
c) the one that was flooded
b) the one in perfect conditions
True or false: Curly/straight hair is an inherited trait?
True
How many weeks do we have during spring break?
a) one
b) two
c) three
b) two
The children of animal parents
a) traits
b) offspring
c) inherit
b) offspring
_________________ have very large barbs that are sharp and point and when there’s a predator around, they can use their barb as a weapon.
a) stingrays
b) tortoises
c) porcupines
a) stingrays
What type of seeds were used in our lab?
a) sunflower seeds
b) bean seeds
c) beans
b) bean seeds
Being able to roll your tongue is an
a) inherited trait
b) acquired trait
a) inherited trait
What holidays take place over break?
a) April Fool's Day and Easter
b) April Fool's Day and Memorial Day
c) April Fool's Day and St. Patrick's Day
a) April Fool's Day and Easter
The process of traits being passed down from parents to offspring
a) traits
b) offspring
c) inherit
c) inherit
Most _________ are what we call sit and wait predators or ambush predators
a) porcupines
b) snakes
c) tortoises
b) snakes
Did the plant grown in drought-like conditions grow well?
a) yes
b) no
b) no
Traits influenced by the environment are called
a) inherited traits
b) acquired traits
b) acquired traits
What is Ms. Callahan most excited for over break?
a) getting married
b) sleeping in
c) spending time with family
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
An animal that eats other animals
a) predator
b) prey
c) camouflage
a) predator
Stingrays ______ to avoid predators or to follow after their food
a) hide
b) run
c) swim
c) swim
How often should the plants be sprayed?
A) every day
b) every other day
b) every other day
A person who has naturally straight hair may have a permanent to create curly hair. Making your hair permanently curly is an example of:
a) inherited trait
b) acquired trait
b) acquired trait
How many 8th graders do we have in this class?
a) 9
b) 10
c) 8
b) 10
An animal that is eaten by other animals
a) predator
b) prey
c) camouflage
b) prey
Which animals dig burrows to help them survive?
a) stingrays
b) tortoises
c) snakes
b) tortoises
Which of the following was NOT used in the lab?
a) cotton balls
b) water
c) soil
d) mulch
d) mulch
Having freckles is an example of an:
a) inherited trait
b) acquired trait
a) inherited trait
How many 7th graders do we have in this class?
a) 4
b) 3
c) 10
b) 3