Science Test 2 Review (Inheritance and Traits)

Which statements identify traits the foal most likely inherited from its parents?

(Select 2)

• gray hair from its mother

• a white tail from its mother

• a solid hair color from both parents

• a spotted hair pattern from its father

• white hair on its face from both parents

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

Categorize the similarities (alike) and variations (different) in the traits of the Cardinals shown.

Groups:

(a) Similar Traits

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(b) Variation in Traits

• body color

• tail color

• ability to fly

• number of feet

• beak size

• feet color

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CCSS.RI.3.7

Which two organisms are more closely related?

• Orange butterfly and Blue butterfly plant

• Orange butterfly and Blue Butterfly

• Blue butterfly and Blue butterfly plant

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What is similar between the two organisms?

(Reminder: This will be a short response question!)

• They are the same species.

• They both have wings.

• They are both the same color.

• They can both fly.

• Their life cycle is the same.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

True or False?

Genes are the instructions for the inherited traits passed down from the offspring's parents.

• True

• False

Is this a picture of an organism?

(Hint: Think about what the vocabulary word organism means.)

• Yes, this is an organism.

• No, this is not an organism.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.7

Is this a picture of an organism?

(Hint: Think about what the vocabulary word organism means.)

• Yes, this is an organism.

• No, this is not an organism.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RI.3.7

An organism is a ​ (a)   thing.

• living
• non-living
• hard
• smelly

When you study or try to learn more about something you​ ​ (a)   .

• investigate
• species
• hunt
• evidence

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.3.7

Review the data cards.

Categorize the similarities and differences between the two turtles.

Groups:

(a) Similarities

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(b) Differences

• the shape of their mouths

• how hard their shells are

• how many legs they have

• how much they weigh

• the length of their bodies

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CCSS.RI.3.9