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Inherited Traits vs Learned Behaviors

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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

Decide if each item below is an inherited trait, learned behavior, or an acquired trait.
riding a bike
playing Fortnite
tattoo on arm
scar on leg
broken arm
brown hair
freckles
birds eating from a bird feeder
blue eyes

Inherited Trait

Learned Behavior

Acquired Trait

Sort the following list of traits into either the inherited or learned/acquired category.
A dolphin jumping through a hoop
The shape of an eagle's beak
A dog swimming
A dog doing a trick
The spines on a cactus plant
A monkey using a stick to get insects to eat
A cat with a broken leg

Inherited

Learned

Acquired