Traits and Behaviors

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 
• inherited trait
• adaptation 
• function

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Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair

• crying a lot

• ability to jump high

• his ability to talk

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A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior
• adaptive behavior
• inherited behavior
• instinctive behavior

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Which best describes an inherited trait?

• a characteristic one chooses to express

• a characteristic one receives from the food one eats

• a characteristic that is passed on from one's parents

• a characteristic that is influenced by one's surroundings

Bears go into hibernation.

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

Curly hair

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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A behavior animals are born knowing how to do is an __________.

• example

• animal

• option

• instinct

Jamal is very tall.

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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A rabbit digs a burrow.

• Instinct

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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