
Inherited and Learned Traits
Authored by Charles Martinez
Science
5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
It takes a child several hours of practice to be able to ride a skateboard successfully. This is an example of a/an-
Learned behavior
Inherited behavior
Good behavior
Childish behavior
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a behavior that is learned?
Shape of a beak
Monkey riding a bicycle
Horse eating hay
Snake eating mice
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a learned behavior and an inherited trait?
Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child
Learned behaviors take years to acquire, and inherited traits take only a short period of time to accomplish
Learned behaviors are difficult to accomplish, and inherited traits are easy to accomplish
Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children by parents
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?
Speaking Spanish
Bird saying hello
Cat using a litter box
Spines on a cactus
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Otters are animals that have long slim bodies, short limbs, webbed paws, and sharp claws.These traits help the otters survive and hunt in semi-aquatic environments.Which is NOT an example of an otter's inherited traits?
Insulated fur for warmth
Webbed paws to help
Sharp claws for capturing prey
Rolling on the ground to dry fur
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an inherited trait?
Swiming
Eye color
Skatebording
Callused fingers
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Proboscis monkeys live in forests on the island of Borneo.These monkeys are named for their large, fleshy noses that turn red and swell when they are angry or excited.They also make loud honking sounds as a warning when danger is near.Proboscis monkeys have large pot bellies that are divided into chambers for digestion.When babies are born,proboscis mothers teach their young which leaves are save to eat. Which proboscis monkey trait is a learned behavior?
Finding safe leaves
Large, fleshy noses
Loud honking sounds
Chambered stomach
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NGSS.MS-LS1-4
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