Science Level 4 Design of Life

Which of these does NOT describe learned behaviors?

• something you were born knowing
• something you were taught from watching others
• something you figured out on your own

Which of these is NOT an example of an inherited trait?

• animals migrating
• animals hibernating 
• ability to speak a language
• ability to make sounds

Which of these is matched correctly?

• an animal's eye color: learned behavior
• the shape of a plant's leaf: inherited trait
• the number of fruit on a plant: inherited trait
• a baby making noises: learned behavior

Which of these plant adaptations helps a plant survive in a dry desert environment?

• showy leaves
• tendrils
• thick fleshy parts
• large colorful flowers

The tendrils on this plant are an adaptation that helps the plant __________.

• attract pollinators
• climb to sunlight
• conserve water
• absorb moisture

This bird's adaptations help it to eat _____.

• fish
• small animals
• snakes
• seeds

Which of these best explains this birds adaptations?

• Long beak for spearing fish, and long legs for wading
• Long beak for crushing seeds, and long legs for wading
• Long beak for spearing fish, and long legs for scratching
• Long beak for tearing meat, and long legs for perching

Which of these in NOT needed for a plant to produce its own food?

• carbon dioxide
• sunlight
• oxygen
• water

Based on the data shown in the table, what are students investigating?

• How much water do plants need?
• How much food do plants need to grow?
• Do plants need water to grow?
• Do plants need sunlight to grow?

Which is the correct sequence of events in a plant's lifecycle?

• seed, seedling, flower, fruit
• seed, leaves, fruit, flower
• seed, flower, seedling, fruit
• seed, seedling, fruit, flower