4B Ch 9.2 Inherited Traits (Sci Wkbk p 303)

What are acquired traits?

• Traits that are inherited through genes

• Traits that are developed due to the environment

• Traits that are passed down through seeds

• Traits that are always the same

Why are trees on mountaintops often shorter than those on lower ground?

• They receive more sunlight

• They have more nutrients

• There is less rainfall and oxygen

• They are genetically different

What is an example of an acquired trait in animals?

• Fur color

• Eye color

• Diet

• Height

How can humans affect the acquired traits of plants?

• By changing their genetic makeup

• By altering their environment

• By feeding them different seeds

• By planting them in different seasons

What happens to grass when it is mowed?

• It grows taller

• It becomes an inherited trait

• It shortens

• It changes color

What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are developed due to the environment, acquired traits are genetic

• Inherited traits are passed down through genes, acquired traits are developed due to the environment

• Inherited traits are always visible, acquired traits are not

• Inherited traits are temporary, acquired traits are permanent