inherited vs learned

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What is an inherited trait?

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A trait that comes from the parents.

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What is a learned behavior?

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Behaviors taught by another organism.

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What is instinct?

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A natural behavior that an animal is born with.

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Give an example of an instinctive behavior.

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A bird building a nest.

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What is an example of a learned behavior?

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A dog learning to sit.

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What do we call traits that are passed down from parents to offspring?

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Inherited traits.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are genetic, while learned behaviors are taught.

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Can you name an animal that shows instinctive behavior?

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A turtle burying its eggs.

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What is not an instinctive behavior?

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A horse pulling a plow.

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What do animals need to survive?

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Food, water, and shelter.