Inherited and Learned

Characteristics that are passed from parent to offspring.

• inherited trait

• offspring

• trait

• learned behavior

• instinct

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

In one of scientist Ivan Pavlov's experiments, he rang a bell every time he fed his dogs. After a while, the dogs drooled every time they heard the bell, even though they were not being fed. What did this experiment demonstrate?

• learned behavior

• inherited behavior

• a behavior based on fear

• a behavior based on time of day

Chimpanzees are born with some inherited traits but learn others as they move around in their environment. Which of the following traits could a chimpanzee learn during its lifetime?

• living in large groups

• walking quickly on its arms and legs

• using a stick to dig ants out of the ground

• sleeping at night and hunting during the day

Which is an inherited trait in human beings?

• playing soccer

• having blue eyes

• being able to read

• speaking Spanish

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

Evelyn learned to play the piano by watching her teacher and practicing regularly. This is an example of a 

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a horse pulling a plow

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which is an example of a learned characteristic?

• color of a dog’s fur

• color blindness of a person

• ability of a mouse to run a maze

• a person’s ability to roll their tongue

Which of a parrot's traits is learned?

• It has brightly colored feathers.

• It eats seeds and drinks water.

• It repeats words after me.

• It lays eggs to reproduce.

• It has wings and can fly.

Behaviors that organisms develop AFTER birth are -

• inherited traits

• learned traits

• offspring

• instinct

• trait