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NCSCOS Grade 5 Life Science - 5.L.3 Diagnostic Evolution and Genetics

Quiz by NCDPI

Grade 5
Science
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

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  • Q1
    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?
    his height
    his intelligence
    his ability to play the drums
    his scar on his right cheek
    60s
    5.L.3.2
  • Q2
    Which characteristic would a child NOT inherit from one or both of its parents?
    eye color
    dimples
    freckles
    hair style
    60s
    5.L.3.2
  • Q3
    A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which BEST explains this situation?
    The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.
    The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.
    The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.
    The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.
    60s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q4
    Which are examples of inherited traits?
    fingerprints
    nose shape
    specific beliefs
    memories
    60s
    5.L.3.2
  • Q5
    Which BEST explains why children resemble their parents?
    They eat the same foods.
    They speak the same language.
    They have similar DNA.
    They have the same interests.
    60s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q6
    Why do dogs have MOST of the characteristics of their parents?
    They eat the same foods as their parents.
    They live in the same habitats as their parents.
    They inherit them from their parents.
    They learn them by observing their parents.
    60s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q7
    Which is a characteristic of a dog that is MOST LIKELY a result of its environment?
    its color
    its food preference
    its length of ears
    its ability to see in the dark
    60s
    5.L.3.2
  • Q8
    Which trait do children MOST LIKELY inherit from their parents?
    shape of earlobes
    language
    personality
    musical ability
    60s
    5.L.3.2
  • Q9
    A male and female rabbit produced five offspring. Approximately what portion of each offspring's genes came from its mother?
    all
    one-fourth
    half
    one-fifth
    60s
    5.L.3.1
  • Q10
    You may resemble some of your family members. Which statement best explains why this is true?
    You are all made of cells.
    You inherit organ systems from other family members.
    You share similar DNA, therefore you may share similar traits
    You are more closely related to your cousins than your parents.
    60s
    5.L.3.1

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