Inherited and Learned

Which of these is not an inherited trait?

• a bird building a nest

• a turtle burying its eggs

• a bear hibernating in winter

• a dog rolling over on command

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Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?

• brown hair

• crying a lot

• ability to jump high

• his ability to talk

If a trait is learned or caused by the environment, then

• it can be changed

• it can be passed on to offspring

• it cannot be changed

• it cannot be passed on, but could be taught to offspring

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Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior

• learned trait

• inherited trait

• function

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To receive a characteristic or trait genetically form one's parent or grandparent.

• Inherit

• Nurture

• Acquire

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Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• reading

• eye color

• table manners

• juggling

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What is an inherited trait?

• A trait handed down to you by your family.

• A trait you developed because of the environment.

• A trait handed to you from your friends.

• A trait you developed as an adult.

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Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color

• sleeping late

• enjoying hiking

• loving to read

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A dog rolls over and gets a treat, so she rolls over again. This is an example of a...

• learned behavior

• inherited behavior

• physical trait

• instinct

A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of....

• Instinctive Behavior

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait