Learned vs Inherited Traits

A tree grows roots is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A caterpillar picks a leaf to hide under is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A rabbit knows where to find the best vegetables is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A man has freckles on his nose is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A girl fears spiders after being bitten by one is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A cactus stores water in its stem is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A lizard chooses a rock to sunbathe on is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

Bats have finely tuned senses that guide them to their prey is an example of a(n)

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A scientist observes sea otters using rocks to break open clamshells. Which of these investigations would best help the scientist determine whether this skill is a learned or an inherited behavior?

• Determining what sizes and kinds of rocks are used most often by sea otters

• Determining whether shellfish are an important food source in the diet of sea otters

• Raising young sea otters away from adult otters that use rocks and observing whether the young otters use rocks

• Observing families of sea otters over time to see whether adults that use rocks have offspring that use rocks

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS3-2

The ability to shape your tongue in different ways

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior