Traits Quiz

All of the following are examples of traits offspring inherit from their parents EXCEPT–

• style of hair.

• number of ears.

• color of eyes.

• shape of nose.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Some traits that offspring share with their parents are learned instead of inherited. Which of the following is a learned behavior?

• Having naturally curly hair

• Drinking water when thirsty

• Playing sports such as soccer

• Spending part of the day sleeping

Students recorded a number of characteristics of a plant growing in their classroom. Which characteristic did the plant inherit from its parents?

• Is watered once each week

• Has small yellow flowers

• Grows in a red clay pot

• Was knocked over one time

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

This is an adult strawberry plant. Which of the following seedlings is most likely an offspring of the strawberry plant?

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Which human trait below is learned?

• Having 10 toes.

• Speaking French.

• Drinking water.

• Seeing with two eyes.

Which of the following behaviors is an inherited trait in dogs?

• Catching a ball in its mouth.

• Leading a blind person.

• Sitting on command.

• Barking when frightened.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

All of the following traits are inherited by an eagle EXCEPT

• brown wings.

• cracked beak.

• sharp talons.

• feathered tail.

The table shows inherited traits of a rose plant as well as traits that are not inherited. Which characteristic describing a rose plant belongs with the traits that are not inherited?

• Sharp thorns

• Small buds

• Missing leaves

• Long roots

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Which of the following animal behaviors is learned?

• A parrot opening a box.

• A robin building a nest.

• A bee making honey.

• A seal swimming.

This dolphin’s traits are labeled in the image. All of the labeled traits were inherited EXCEPT -

• blowhole.

• snout.

• tail.

• scars.

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