Inherited and Acquired Traits

Inherited and Acquired Traits

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4-4, HS-LS3-1

+2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trait?

Back

A characteristic of a living thing.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an acquired trait?

Back

A trait that is learned or developed during an organism's life, not passed down genetically.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

A trait that is passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait.

Back

Eye color, hair color, or height.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an acquired trait.

Back

Learning to play a musical instrument or speaking a language.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are acquired traits passed down to offspring?

Back

No, acquired traits are not passed down.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

Back

Instinct is a behavior that is natural and does not need to be learned, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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