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Variation & Traits (Subgoal 1)

Authored by Stephen Batchelder

Science

8th Grade

NGSS covered

Used 26+ times

Variation & Traits (Subgoal 1)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following most closely matches the definition of variation?

the range of differences in features within a group of organisms

a characteristic or property of an organism

a genetically determined condition or characteristic

a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following most closely matches the definition of trait?

the range of differences in features within a group of organisms

a characteristic or property of an organism

a genetically determined condition or characteristic

a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following most closely matches the definition of an acquired trait?

the range of differences in features within a group of organisms

a characteristic or property of an organism

a genetically determined condition or characteristic

a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following most closely matches the definition of an inherited trait?

the range of differences in features within a group of organisms

a characteristic or property of an organism

a genetically determined condition or characteristic

a non-heritable change in a living organism caused after birth by disease, injury, accident, deliberate modification, variation, repeated use, disuse, misuse, or other environmental influence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:

Flower Petal Color

Acquired Trait

Inherited Trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:

Tree Height

Acquired Trait

Inherited Trait

Combination of Inherited and Acquired Traits

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Determine if the following trait is an acquired or inherited trait:

Professional Athletic Ability

Acquired Trait

Inherited Trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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