Exploring Inherited and Acquired Traits

What are traits that can be passed down from parents to offspring called?

• Environmental traits

• Acquired traits

• Inherited traits

• Learned traits

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait?

• Hair color

• Eye color

• Freckles

• Playing football

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• Learning to read

• Eye color

• Learning to play an instrument

• Playing football

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which trait is passed down from parents and cannot be changed?

• Playing football

• Learning to read

• Height

• Learning to play an instrument

What type of trait is learning how to read?

• Genetic trait

• Acquired trait

• Inherited trait

• Physical trait

Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• Freckles

• Eye color

• Hair color

• Learning to play football