Science Readiness: Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

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English
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5th Grade
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Medium
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Jamie Crunkelton
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Characteristics that are passed from parents to offspring are called
inherited traits.
learned behaviors.
acquired traits.
mimicry.
Tags
CCSS.W.5.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All of the following are inherited traits EXCEPT
hair color
earlobe shape
reading a book
eye color
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All of the following are examples of physical characteristics EXCEPT
hunting for food.
earlobe attachment.
freckles.
curly hair.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the structure in the nucleus where genes are located called?
genes
traits
cells
chromosomes
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The natural way of acting that animals know how to do without being taught is called
learned behaviors.
instincts.
traits.
mimicry.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A sea turtle returns to its birthplace to lay her eggs is an example of a(n)
acquired trait.
learned behavior.
instinct.
memory.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Having dimples is an example of a(n)
inherited trait.
learned behavior.
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