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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

Authored by Dakota McCoy

Science

5th Grade

NGSS covered

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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Traits that are passed down from parent to offspring are-

Learned trait

Inherited trait

Inherited behavior

Learned behavior

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A dolphin at an aquarium jumps through a hoop. This is an example of-

The dolphin jumping on instinct

The dolphin learning to jump through a hoop on command

The dolphin inheriting the ability to jump

The dolphin learning to jump to avoid predators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following did an offspring inherit from the adult?

A scar on a lion cub

The shape of a tree's leaves

A starfish missing an arm after being attacked by another fish

A flower's pollen being carried off by a bee

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An owl's talons are a body structure that allow them to catch and hold onto their prey. This is an example of-

a learned behavior

an inherited trait

positive consequences

negative consequences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a learned behavior?

A fish swimming as soon as it hatches

A child riding a bike

A calf drinking milk from the mother cow

A tree sprouting once it rains

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

A raccoon looking through trash for food

A goat using its horns to headbutt another goat

A crow using a stick to reach food inside a class jar

A seal clapping when a human claps

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many inherited traits are listed below?

Eye color

Playing an instrument

Driving a car

Color of a flower

Hair/fur color

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3

4

5

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

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