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Inherited Traits vs Learned Behaviors
By NICHOLAS GLAESER
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Drag each definition to the matching word.
characteristics passed down from parent to offspring.
characteristics that happen to an organism after birth and are NOT passed on to the offspring.
skills that one learns through teaching or observation.
Inherited Trait
Learned behavior
Acquired Trait
Decide if each item below is an
inherited trait
,
learned behavior
, or an
acquired trait
.
freckles
scar on leg
blue eyes
brown hair
broken arm
birds eating from a bird feeder
riding a bike
tattoo on arm
playing Fortnite
Inherited Trait
Learned Behavior
Acquired Trait
Sort the following list of traits into either the
inherited
or
learned/acquired
category.
A dog doing a trick
The spines on a cactus plant
A dolphin jumping through a hoop
A cat with a broken leg
A dog swimming
The shape of an eagle's beak
A monkey using a stick to get insects to eat
Inherited
Learned
Acquired