Life Boot Camp5.10B

Differentiate between inherited traits of plants and animals such as spines on a cactus or shape of a beak,

and learned behaviors such as an animal learning tricks or a child riding a bicycle.

STAAR 2013 #13; RC 4; Readiness; 5.2D

1. 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?

A. Building a nest each springB. Taking food from peopleC. Having a long, bushy tailD. Having sharp claws

STAAR 2013 #13; RC 4; Readiness; 5.2D

1. 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?

A. Building a nest each springB. Taking food from peopleC. Having a long, bushy tailD. Having sharp claws

STAAR 2013 #39; RC 4; Readiness

2. Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants & animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from his parents?

A. The average distance it travels each dayB. The number of legs it hasC. The amount of food it eats each dayD. They type of plants in its habitat

STAAR 2013 #39; RC 4; Readiness

2. Crayfish live in water and often hide under rocks or plants. They come out to look for food and will eat both plants & animals. Which of these is a trait that a crayfish most likely inherits from his parents?

A. The average distance it travels each dayB. The number of legs it hasC. The amount of food it eats each dayD. They type of plants in its habitat

3. Coyotes learn some of their behaviors as they move around in their environment. Which behavior is most likely learned?

A RunningB Drinking waterC Avoiding cactiD Sleeping

2004 TAKS Information Booklet, #6

3. Coyotes learn some of their behaviors as they move around in their environment. Which behavior is most likely learned?

A RunningB Drinking waterC Avoiding cactiD Sleeping

2004 TAKS Information Booklet, #6

TAKS 2003—#23 (82%)

4. Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal —

A adapting to its environmentB inheriting the ability to change its dietC being tamed by humansD becoming a plant eater

TAKS 2003—#23 (82%)

4. Raccoons living in cities have learned to open lids of garbage cans. This is an example of an animal —

A adapting to its environmentB inheriting the ability to change its dietC being tamed by humansD becoming a plant eater

TAKS 2004—#17 (89%)

5. Which of these is an example of a learned behavior?

TAKS 2004—#17 (89%)

5. Which of these is an example of a learned behavior?

TAKS 2009—#39 (86%)

6. Crows are found throughout many parts of the world. They are black birds with excellent hearing. In the wild they live for six to seven years. Some crows in Japan open hard-shelled nuts by dropping them in front of moving cars. Which of these is a learned behavior?

A Having excellent hearing B Living six to seven yearsC Dropping nuts in front of cars D Having black feathers

TAKS 2009—#39 (86%)

6. Crows are found throughout many parts of the world. They are black birds with excellent hearing. In the wild they live for six to seven years. Some crows in Japan open hard-shelled nuts by dropping them in front of moving cars. Which of these is a learned behavior?

A Having excellent hearing B Living six to seven yearsC Dropping nuts in front of cars D Having black feathers

7. Which of the following is most likely a learned behavior?

A A lizard warming itself in the heat of the sunB A cat running to the kitchen at the sound of a can

openerC Butterflies migrating from Canada to Mexico each yearD A caterpillar feeding on a milkweed plant

7. Which of the following is most likely a learned behavior?

A A lizard warming itself in the heat of the sunB A cat running to the kitchen at the sound of a can

openerC Butterflies migrating from Canada to Mexico each yearD A caterpillar feeding on a milkweed plant

8. Every day a rancher feeds his new horses in the barn at 5:00 p.m. Soon, the horses start heading for the barn at about 4:55 p.m. This behavior is an example of

A an instinctB an inherited behaviorC a migration patternD a learned behavior

8. Every day a rancher feeds his new horses in the barn at 5:00 p.m. Soon, the horses start heading for the barn at about 4:55 p.m. This behavior is an example of

A an instinctB an inherited behaviorC a migration patternD a learned behavior

9. Bears in Yellowstone Park have become accustomed to people being around. The bears often look for food in garbage cans. This is an example of—

A an inherited traitB a learned behaviorC trial and errorD imprinting

9. Bears in Yellowstone Park have become accustomed to people being around. The bears often look for food in garbage cans. This is an example of—

A an inherited traitB a learned behaviorC trial and errorD imprinting

10. Which characteristic listed below is inherited rather than learned?

A Telling a jokeB Saluting the flagC Having green eyesD Riding a bicycle

10. Which characteristic listed below is inherited rather than learned?

A Telling a jokeB Saluting the flagC Having green eyesD Riding a bicycle

11. Which behavior is an example of an animal adapting to a change in the environment?

A A squirrel climbing a treeB A rabbit feeding its youngC A frog eating an insectD A bird migrating south

11. Which behavior is an example of an animal adapting to a change in the environment?

A A squirrel climbing a treeB A rabbit feeding its youngC A frog eating an insectD A bird migrating south

12. The picture below shows some caddis fly larvae. These larvae cover themselves with small twigs and pebbles. What is the advantage of this behavior?

A They can eat the twigs.B They are hidden from predators.C They can crawl on the bottom of creeks.D They are able to keep warm

12. The picture below shows some caddis fly larvae. These larvae cover themselves with small twigs and pebbles. What is the advantage of this behavior?

A They can eat the twigs.B They are hidden from predators.C They can crawl on the bottom of creeks.D They are able to keep warm

13. Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

A A lizard avoids certain beetles that taste bad.B A baby breathes just after being born.C Fish swim together in groups called schools.D A baby chick cracks open its egg shell.

13. Which of the following is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

A A lizard avoids certain beetles that taste bad.B A baby breathes just after being born.C Fish swim together in groups called schools.D A baby chick cracks open its egg shell.

14. Which is a learned behavior?

A Being colorblindB Riding a bicycleC Having large handsD Having brown hair

14. Which is a learned behavior?

A Being colorblindB Riding a bicycleC Having large handsD Having brown hair

15. Which of the following characteristics are you most likely to inherit from a parent?

A WeightB TemperC Eye colorD Food preferences

15. Which of the following characteristics are you most likely to inherit from a parent?

A WeightB TemperC Eye colorD Food preferences

16. Which animal below looked MOST like its parents when it hatched?

16. Which animal below looked MOST like its parents when it hatched?

17. Which of the these is MOST likely a behavior of tame animals that is different from wild animals?

A Moving to a warmer climate in winterB Eating out of the hands of humansC Hunting for their own foodD Staying away from people

17. Which of the these is MOST likely a behavior of tame animals that is different from wild animals?

A Moving to a warmer climate in winterB Eating out of the hands of humansC Hunting for their own foodD Staying away from people

18. Which characteristic can a puppy inherit from its parents?

A Muddy pawsB Spotted furC Broken footD Scar on face

18. Which characteristic can a puppy inherit from its parents?

A Muddy pawsB Spotted furC Broken footD Scar on face

19. The spider’s ability to spin silk is—

A an acquired traitB an inherited traitC a life cycle stageD a learned behavior

19. The spider’s ability to spin silk is—

A an acquired traitB an inherited traitC a life cycle stageD a learned behavior

20. Which example is a physical feature that is passed on to offspring?

A TalkingB WalkingC Sharp beak D Loose tooth

20. Which example is a physical feature that is passed on to offspring?

A TalkingB WalkingC Sharp beak D Loose tooth

21. Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on the beach and then return to the sea. Tiny turtles hatch from the eggs and find their way to the ocean waters. This is an example of—

A a learned behaviorB an instinctC camouflageD mimicry

21. Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on the beach and then return to the sea. Tiny turtles hatch from the eggs and find their way to the ocean waters. This is an example of—

A a learned behaviorB an instinctC camouflageD mimicry

22. Smelts are fish that lay their eggs in the sand on beaches. When the eggs hatch, the babies know to go to the water. This is an example of—

A instinctB hibernationC camouflageD learned behavior

22. Smelts are fish that lay their eggs in the sand on beaches. When the eggs hatch, the babies know to go to the water. This is an example of—

A instinctB hibernationC camouflageD learned behavior

23. Which of the following characteristics is LEAST likely to be passed from a mother to her daughter?

A Hair colorB Eye colorC Skin colorD Favorite color

23. Which of the following characteristics is LEAST likely to be passed from a mother to her daughter?

A Hair colorB Eye colorC Skin colorD Favorite color

24. Which of the following behaviors was probably inherited?

A A child riding a bike to schoolB A young bear going to campsites to find foodC A baby horse taking its first breathD A young chimpanzee making a tool to catch termites

24. Which of the following behaviors was probably inherited?

A A child riding a bike to schoolB A young bear going to campsites to find foodC A baby horse taking its first breathD A young chimpanzee making a tool to catch termites

25. Some birds fly south in the fall and return north in the spring. This is an example of—

A migrationB hibernationC camouflageD growth

25. Some birds fly south in the fall and return north in the spring. This is an example of—

A migrationB hibernationC camouflageD growth

26. Which statement below is an example of an inherited trait in a living thing?

A A child learns how to read a book.B A cat has a kitten with a broken leg.C A white dog has a puppy with white fur.D A woman has a scar from falling down.

26. Which statement below is an example of an inherited trait in a living thing?

A A child learns how to read a book.B A cat has a kitten with a broken leg.C A white dog has a puppy with white fur.D A woman has a scar from falling down.

27. One class of students is collecting seeds from a sunflower. They notice that most of the leaves on the sunflower plant have patterns of holes made by chewing insects, as shown in the picture below.

Next school year, the students are going to plant the sunflower seeds they collected. How many of the sunflower plants that grow would be expected to inherit the chewed leaf pattern?

A All of the plantsB Most of the plantsC Half of the plantsD None of the plants

27. One class of students is collecting seeds from a sunflower. They notice that most of the leaves on the sunflower plant have patterns of holes made by chewing insects, as shown in the picture below.

Next school year, the students are going to plant the sunflower seeds they collected. How many of the sunflower plants that grow would be expected to inherit the chewed leaf pattern?

A All of the plantsB Most of the plantsC Half of the plantsD None of the plants

28. Baby chicks peck their way out of their shells when they hatch. This activity is an example of which of the following types of behavior?

A InstinctiveB PlannedC SocialD Learned

28. Baby chicks peck their way out of their shells when they hatch. This activity is an example of which of the following types of behavior?

A InstinctiveB PlannedC SocialD Learned

29. A trait is—

A the ability to thrive and surviveB a characteristic of an organismC a reward for doing good workD an activity that is easy to learn

29. A trait is—

A the ability to thrive and surviveB a characteristic of an organismC a reward for doing good workD an activity that is easy to learn

30. Which of the following is a learned behavior for the child pictured to the right?

A shivering when his body is coldB zipping up his winter coat to

keep warmC having hair on his body to keep warmD closing his eyes when the wind blows

30. Which of the following is a learned behavior for the child pictured to the right?

A shivering when his body is coldB zipping up his winter coat to

keep warmC having hair on his body to keep warmD closing his eyes when the wind blows

31. Which of the following is a learned behavior?

A A snake slithering on the ground.B A bee pollinating flowersC A duck swimming in a pondD A dog fetching a newspaper

31. Which of the following is a learned behavior?

A A snake slithering on the ground.B A bee pollinating flowersC A duck swimming in a pondD A dog fetching a newspaper

32. Which of the following organisms can learn a behavior?

A Apple treeB DandelionC RabbitD Rose bush

32. Which of the following organisms can learn a behavior?

A Apple treeB DandelionC RabbitD Rose bush

33. A dog owner feeds his new dog in its sleeping crate. Soon, the dog runs to the crate when he is hungry. This behavior is an example of—

A inherited behaviorB learned behaviorC instinctD migration pattern

33. A dog owner feeds his new dog in its sleeping crate. Soon, the dog runs to the crate when he is hungry. This behavior is an example of—

A inherited behaviorB learned behaviorC instinctD migration pattern

35. Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?

A speaking SpanishB bird saying helloC cat using a litter boxD spines on a cactus

M.S. ?’s

35. Some traits and behaviors are learned and some are inherited. Which of the following traits are inherited?

A speaking SpanishB bird saying helloC cat using a litter boxD spines on a cactus

M.S. ?’s

36. What is the difference between a learned behavior and an inherited trait?

A Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child.

B Learned behaviors take years to acquire, and inherited traits take only a short period of time to accomplish.

C Learned behaviors are difficult to accomplish, and inherited traits are easy to accomplish.

D Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children by parents.

36. What is the difference between a learned behavior and an inherited trait?

A Learned behaviors are taught, and inherited traits are passed down from parent to child.

B Learned behaviors take years to acquire, and inherited traits take only a short period of time to accomplish.

C Learned behaviors are difficult to accomplish, and inherited traits are easy to accomplish.

D Learned behaviors are passed down from parent to child, and inherited traits are taught to children by parents.

37. When danger approaches, a black bear mother will send a warning call to her cubs. The cubs will then climb a tree. This response is—

A an environmental traitB an inherited traitC a learned behaviorD a personality test

37. When danger approaches, a black bear mother will send a warning call to her cubs. The cubs will then climb a tree. This response is—

A an environmental traitB an inherited traitC a learned behaviorD a personality test

38. Students take a trip to the zoo to observe animals in their natural habitats. At the zoo, they research different species to determine the differences in their inherited traits and learned behaviors. Data was collected on 11 species and recorded on a table the students constructed. After collecting the data, what is the next step students should test?

A form a hypothesisB gather materialsC put away all the tools usedD discuss results and form conclusions

38. Students take a trip to the zoo to observe animals in their natural habitats. At the zoo, they research different species to determine the differences in their inherited traits and learned behaviors. Data was collected on 11 species and recorded on a table the students constructed. After collecting the data, what is the next step students should test?

A form a hypothesisB gather materialsC put away all the tools usedD discuss results and form conclusions

39. Aquarena Spring in San Marcos, TX, had a diving pig for over 20 years named Ralph the Diving Pig. The pig was taught to swim and dive as a park attraction. Which statement correctly describes Ralph?

A The pig knew how to dive as instinct, which is an inherited trait.

B The diving pig had an inherited trait for being a good swimmer.

C The diving pig had an inherited talent for being easy to train.

D The pig learned to dive over time, which is an acquired trait

39. Aquarena Spring in San Marcos, TX, had a diving pig for over 20 years named Ralph the Diving Pig. The pig was taught to swim and dive as a park attraction. Which statement correctly describes Ralph?

A The pig knew how to dive as instinct, which is an inherited trait.

B The diving pig had an inherited trait for being a good swimmer.

C The diving pig had an inherited talent for being easy to train.

D The pig learned to dive over time, which is an acquired trait

40. Which trait completes the chart?

A color blindnessB leaf shapeC scientific knowledgeD animal warning sound

Inherited Acquired

Person’s hairline Musical ability

Tree height Scars

Flower color Mouse learning a maze

Earlobe shape ???

40. Which trait completes the chart?

A color blindnessB leaf shapeC scientific knowledgeD animal warning sound

Inherited Acquired

Person’s hairline Musical ability

Tree height Scars

Flower color Mouse learning a maze

Earlobe shape ???

41. The shape of a bird’s beak is a body structure that the bird has at birth. This body structure is a/an—

A. learned traitB. special traitC. inherited traitD. developed trait

41. The shape of a bird’s beak is a body structure that the bird has at birth. This body structure is a/an—

A. learned traitB. special traitC. inherited traitD. developed trait

42. Students pull strands of their hair to view under the microscope. They know that hair color is an inherited trait. One of the students has red hair. Neither parent has red hair. From where did the student inherit the red hair?

A. the student’s ancestorsB. the student’s fatherC. the students’ motherD. the student’s siblings

42. Students pull strands of their hair to view under the microscope. They know that hair color is an inherited trait. One of the students has red hair. Neither parent has red hair. From where did the student inherit the red hair?

A. the student’s ancestorsB. the student’s fatherC. the students’ motherD. the student’s siblings

43. The class has a pet gerbil that runs inside a large, plastic ball that moves around the room. When the gerbil bumps into furniture, he stops and runs another direction inside the ball the keep going. Students construct four obstacle courses and watch the gerbil successfully navigate the course each time. Students conclude this is—

A. an inherited traitB. a learned behaviorC. a physical traitD. an adaptation

43. The class has a pet gerbil that runs inside a large, plastic ball that moves around the room. When the gerbil bumps into furniture, he stops and runs another direction inside the ball the keep going. Students construct four obstacle courses and watch the gerbil successfully navigate the course each time. Students conclude this is—

A. an inherited traitB. a learned behaviorC. a physical traitD. an adaptation

44. At the zoo, students were allowed to touch a bearded dragon. What should the students do after this experiment?

A. put on rubber glovesB. shake the zookeeper’s handC. wash handsD. get a drink of water

44. At the zoo, students were allowed to touch a bearded dragon. What should the students do after this experiment?

A. put on rubber glovesB. shake the zookeeper’s handC. wash handsD. get a drink of water