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Instincts Versus Learned Behaviors in Animals

Instincts Versus Learned Behaviors in Animals

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Mr. Pearson explains the differences between instinct and learned behavior in animals. Instincts are innate behaviors animals are born with, such as migration, hibernation, and web-spinning. Learned behaviors require teaching and observation, like a dog learning tricks or bear cubs catching salmon. The video includes a quiz to differentiate between instinct and learned behavior, followed by a review of key concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between instinct and learned behavior?

Instincts and learned behaviors are the same.

Instincts are only found in humans, while learned behaviors are only in animals.

Instincts are innate, while learned behaviors are acquired through teaching.

Instincts are taught by parents, while learned behaviors are innate.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an instinct?

A spider spinning a web.

A child learning to read.

A dog learning to fetch a ball.

A monkey using a stick to get food.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do animals migrate according to the lesson?

They are forced by humans.

They follow other animals.

They are taught by their parents.

It is an instinctual behavior.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which behavior is considered a learned behavior?

A caterpillar spinning a cocoon.

A bear cub catching salmon.

A bird building a nest.

A beaver building a dam.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do lion cubs learn to hunt?

By instinctively knowing how to hunt.

By watching and learning from their mothers.

By trial and error on their own.

By reading animal behavior books.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a learned behavior in raccoons?

Migrating to warmer areas.

Hibernating during winter.

Spinning a web.

Opening a trash can.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a learned behavior?

A spider spinning a web.

A bird following a fishing boat.

A baby elephant mimicking sounds.

A monkey using a stick to get ants.

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