Animal Traits Quiz

What are inherited traits in animals?

• Traits that animals learn from their environment

• Traits that animals acquire during their lifetime

• Traits that are passed from parents to offspring

• Traits that animals adopt from their friends

Why do dachshunds have a long slender body and short legs?

• Because they learn these traits from their environment

• Because they inherit these traits from their parents

• Because they choose these traits as they grow

• Because they are trained to develop these traits

What is a characteristic behavior of most dachshunds?

• They are slow and cautious

• They are curious and love exploration

• They dislike social interactions

• They prefer to be alone

What happened to the dodo bird according to the text?

• It adapted well to new predators

• It learned to fear humans

• It became extinct because it did not learn to cope with new predators

• It migrated to a different island

What is the purpose of an electrical fence for dogs as described in the text?

• To make the dogs run away

• To keep the dogs contained in one area without escaping

• To train the dogs to bark

• To make the dogs visible

What does a dog learn from the experience of being shocked by an electrical fence?

• To dig under the fence

• To jump over the fence

• To stay in the yard

• To bark at the fence

According to the text, what is generally more effective for teaching animals?

• Punishments

• Rewards

• Ignoring them

• Shouting at them

What can you learn from receiving a sticker for good behavior at school?

• To dislike school

• To perform poorly

• To try your hardest at school

• To skip school

What is mentioned as a reason why animals, including people, learn behaviors?

• For entertainment

• Mostly for survival

• To forget old skills

• To sleep better

What does the word "offspring" mean as used in the text?

• A) A season

• B) An inherited trait

• C) A child

• D) A parent