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Inherited Traits vs Learned Behaviors

Last updated almost 2 years ago

3 questions

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Question 1

1.

Drag each definition to the matching word.

characteristics that happen to an organism after birth and are NOT passed on to the offspring.
characteristics passed down from parent to offspring.
skills that one learns through teaching or observation.

Inherited Trait
Learned behavior
Acquired Trait

Question 2

2.

Decide if each item below is an inherited trait, learned behavior, or an acquired trait.

riding a bike

Question 3

3.

Sort the following list of traits into either the inherited or learned/acquired category.

A dolphin jumping through a hoop
A monkey using a stick to get insects to eat
A dog doing a trick
The shape of an eagle's beak

scar on leg

broken arm

freckles 

tattoo on arm

birds eating from a bird feeder

playing Fortnite

brown hair

blue eyes

Inherited Trait

Learned Behavior

Acquired Trait

The spines on a cactus plant

A cat with a broken leg

A dog swimming

Inherited

Learned/ Acquired