Traits: Inherited and Acquired Characteristics in Living Things

The video tutorial explains traits, which are characteristics of living things. It distinguishes between inherited traits, passed from parents to offspring, and acquired traits, which are learned behaviors. Inherited traits include physical features and instincts, while acquired traits are skills developed after birth. The video provides examples of both types of traits, emphasizing that inherited traits are genetic, whereas acquired traits are learned through experience.

What is a trait?

• A learned behavior

• A quality or characteristic of a living thing

• A type of food

• A place where animals live

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Riding a bicycle

• Playing the piano

• Speaking a language

How do animals typically respond to colder climates as an inherited trait?

• They learn to build shelters

• They grow taller

• They change their diet

• They migrate or hibernate

Which of the following is NOT an inherited trait?

• Skin color

• Learning to read

• Shape of your nose

• Having fur or feathers

What is an acquired trait?

• A trait passed from parents to offspring

• A learned behavior or skill

• A type of instinct

• A physical characteristic

Which of the following is an example of an acquired trait?

• Migrating for winter

• Having a widow's peak

• Eye color

• Playing a musical instrument