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What are traits?

• Various features of a living organism

• The force that occurs when two objects rub together

• DNA

• Learned behaviors

Which two are physical traits?

Pick two choices.

• Eye color

• Hair color

• The ability to ride a bike

• Allergies

Which two are inherited traits of this cat?

Pick two choices.

• Fur color & pattern

• Favorite food

• Eye color

• Enjoying playing with a ball of yarn

What is variation in traits?

• DNA

• A trait that is different among living creatures of the same species

• Inherited behaviors

• Learned behaviors

Which two traits show variation in these puppies?

Pick two choices.

• Favorite food

• Fur pattern

• Fur color

• Enjoying playing fetch

True or false? If two kittens have the same parents, they will look exactly alike.

• True

• False

Which two are variations for plant traits?

Pick two choices.

• Petal color

• Leaf shape

• Leaves turning brown

• Plant wilting

True or false? Variation can also be caused by the environment.

• True

• False

These leaves are turning brown. Is this inherited or caused by the environment?

• Environmental, because the parents had partly brown leaves

• Inherited, because the parents had partly brown leaves

• Environmental, because the plant is not getting enough water or nutrients

• Inherited, because the plant is not getting enough water or nutrients

This woman has pink hair. Is this an inherited trait?

• Yes, because her parents had pink hair

• No, because she dyed this hair color