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

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
scar on leg
tattoo on arm
blue eyes
freckles
broken arm
playing Fortnite
birds eating from a bird feeder
brown hair

Inherited Trait
Learned Behavior
Acquired Trait

Question 3

3.

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

The spines on a cactus plant
The shape of an eagle's beak
A dolphin jumping through a hoop
A cat with a broken leg
A dog doing a trick
A monkey using a stick to get insects to eat
A dog swimming

Inherited
Learned/ Acquired