Traits 1
Traits 2
Traits 3
Traits 4
Miscellaneous
100
A wildlife biologist is a person who studies this
animals or plants in the wild
100
A living thing such as a plant or an animal
organism
100
Something that we can observe to be similar that occurs over and over again
pattern
100
True or false? Xavier was born with brown hair. He decided to dye his hair blue. If he has children, they will have blue hair too.
False
100
True or False?
The shape of a plant's leaves is an inherited trait.
True
200
Where do our traits come from?
our parents
200
Another word for differences
variation
200
All the living and nonliving things in an area make up its
environment
200
Angel's orange hair is what kind of trait?
acquired or environmental trait
200
How is the environment different for people living in space?
a. They can’t communicate
b. There is nothing to eat
c. There is no way to exercise
d. The force of gravity is not as strong
d. The force of gravity is not as strong
300
You do this when you use any of the five sense to gather information about something
observe
300
Something that can be observed about an organism, such as eye color, skin color, or size
a trait
300
A farmer chooses only the biggest, sweetest corn seeds to plant for next year. What is this process called?
Artificial selection/Breeding
300
Characteristics developed by an organism during its lifetime due to environmental influences, experiences, or actions, rather than inheritance
Acquired or environmental traits
300
Animals that live in groups are less likely to _________________.
Get eaten by predators.
400
Which of these is an inherited trait? Brady's green hair, Murriel's braids, or McKensli's thick hair
McKensli's thick hair
400
Traits that are affected by the environment are called
Acquired or environmental traits
400
Which is an example of how living in a group can provide protection?
a. Elephants huddle around the younger calfs when lions are near.
b. Seagulls scavenge for food in city trash cans.
c. Penguins huddle together to stay warm in winter.
a. Elephants huddle around the younger calfs when lions are near.
400
Becky has light-colored skin with freckles. Her skin is an example of an __________ trait.
Inherited
400
A chameleon can change color to blend in with its surroundings. What is this trait called?
camouflage
500
Look at the image below. Which moth is most likely to thrive and reproduce. Why?
The dark colored moth because it is camouflaged better, therefore predators can't see it as well, and it will live longer and make more of its kind.
500
What has this kitten most likely inherited from its parents? (name two things)
The color its fur, its pointy ears, eye color
500
Which is an example of how living in a group can help animals get food?
a. Penguins huddle together to stay warm in winter.
b. Adult dolphins swim in a group around their calves.
c. Bees in a hive make honey for their larvae to eat.
c. Bees in a hive make honey for their larvae to eat.
500
If dry weather kills many of the plants in the vervet monkeys’ habitat, they would be __________ likely to survive.
less
500
In a forest, there are both green bugs and brown bugs. If the trees are brown, which bug is more likely to survive and why?
The brown bugs, because they are hidden from birds.