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| Which of the following is NOT one of the environmental factors that can affect the growth or color of plants (genetic traits)? | leaf shape |
| Which of the following could affect the growth of a plant? | diseases, nutrition, & exposure to sun |
| Which of the following traits did you inherit from your parents? | hair color |
| Who does a male inherit his genes from? | his mom and dad |
| Which characteristic helps a giraffe survive in its environment? | long necks |
| Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps a duck survive in its environment? | thick skin |
| What provides evidence about how living things and environmental conditions have changed? | fossils |
| What is an example of a catastrophic event that changed the environment? | volcanic eruptions & tsunamis |
| What is it called when groups are arranged based on color, shape, size or other characteristics? | classify |
| What is the name of the study of how heredity works? | genetics |
| What is a characteristic passed from parent to offspring? | inherited trait |
| What is called the passing of inherited traits from parents to their offspring? | heredity |
| What are the two main influences on an organism’s development and behavior? | genes and environment |
| Which of the following is NOT an example of a learned behavior? | caring for young |
| Which of the following is an example of a habit? | being active at night (nocturnal) |