Heredity CFA 1 (Week 11)

From the characteristics above, which question can be asked to find out about characteristics of monarch butterflies that are instincts?

• Why do monarch butterflies migrate?
• What stages are in the monarch butterfly life cycle?
• What colors are monarch butterflies?
• How does a monarch butterfly defend itself from predators?

Select all the instincts from the following options:

• Yawning
• Blinking
• Crying
• Sleeping
• Reading

Select all the learned behaviors from the following options:

• Fight or flight
• Cooking
• Crows using tools
• Breathing
• Porcupine rolling into a ball when predators are near

When sea turtles are born they move towards the ocean. Which of the following is this type of behavior?

• Learned behavior
• Instinct
• Inherited Trait
• Acquired Trait

What are instincts found in domestic cats? (select all that apply).

• Cats chasing mice.
• Cats have a nocturnal sleep cycle - they get most of their sleep during the day.
• Cats running towards the sound of a shaking treat bag.
• Cats caring for their young for several months.

What are learned behaviors found in domestic dogs? (select all that apply).

• Sitting on command.
• Dogs digging at blankets before they lay down.
• Dogs barking at the fence when another dog passes by.
• Dogs getting in fights with other dogs.

Black bears can be found in North Carolina. The list shows some characteristics of monarch butterflies. Characteristics of Black Bears Black bears are large and stocky, but the smallest of the North American bears. Black bears can be black, brown, cinnamon, blonde, white, or blue-gray, depending on the region. Black bears store body fat in the fall to use during their long winter hibernation Black bears have an exceptional sense of smell, which is thought to be the best in the animal kingdom. From the characteristics above, which question can be asked to find out about characteristics of black bears that are instincts?

• Why do black bears hibernate?
• How much do black bears typically weigh?
• What colors are black bears?
• How do black bears locate their food?