Traits: What Makes Us Unique?

What are inherited traits?

• Characteristics passed from friends

• Characteristics passed from parents to offspring

• Characteristics that change every day

• Characteristics that are the same for everyone

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

• Favorite color

• Eye color

• Favorite food

• Best friend

Why do children sometimes look different from their parents?

• Because they choose their traits

• Because they get traits from grandparents or other family members

• Because they don't have any traits

• Because they change their traits every year

If a child has curly hair like their mom, what is this an example of?

• A learned behavior

• An inherited trait

• A random choice

• A temporary change

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait?

• Hair color

• Height

• Language spoken

• Eye color

What makes each person unique?

• Having the same traits as everyone else

• A mix of traits from parents and other family members

• Changing traits every day

• Having no traits at all

Can a child have blue eyes if neither parent has blue eyes?

• Yes, if the trait is inherited from grandparents

• No, it's impossible

• Only if they wear contact lenses

• Only if they wish for it

What is the term for characteristics like eye color and hair type?

• Behaviors

• Traits

• Choices

• Habits

Which of the following is a trait that can be inherited?

• Favorite movie

• Hair type

• Favorite game

• Best friend

How are traits passed from parents to children?

• Through stories

• Through genes

• Through wishes

• Through magic