Ask questions to compare and contrast inherited and acquired physical traits. (Clarification statement: Punnett squares and genetics are taught in future grades.)
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Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks throughout Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of the trees. Fox squirrels are often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors. For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior?
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Having sharp claws
Having a long, bushy tail
Building a nest each spring
Taking food from people
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Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from its parents?
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The amount of food it eats each day
The type of plants in its habitat
The average distance it travels each day
The number of legs it has
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Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks throughout Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of the trees. Fox squirrels are often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors. For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior?
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Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants and animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from its parents?
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Which of these is a learned behavior of a dog?
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A farmer keeps bees to pollinate crops. The farmer makes several observations about the bees. Which of these observations describes a learned behavior?
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Which of these is a behavior that a person learns rather than inherits?
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Matt is a tall, eleven-year-old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of his traits did he MOST LIKELY inherit?
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Which are examples of inherited traits?
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Which is a characteristic of a dog that is MOST LIKELY a result of its environment?
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Which trait do children MOST LIKELY inherit from their parents?
