TEST NAME: Science EOG
TEST ID: 51618
GRADE: 05
SUBJECT: Life and Physical Sciences
TEST CATEGORY: My Classroom
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Student: Class:
Date:
1.
At a family reunion, Alice notices a common inherited characteristic
among the people there. Which is most likely the trait that Alice notices?
A.
Most people have brown hair.
B.
Most people wear tennis shoes.
C.
Most people live in the same state.
D.
Most people speak the same language.
2.
Which is an example of an inherited characteristic?
A.
love of music
B.
fear of spiders
C.
ability to hit a ball
D.
presence of dimples
3.
Which is a learned characteristic?
A.
dimples
B.
eye color
C.
hair color
D.
reading music
4. The Ohio state tree is the buckeye. Which of these is a trait that is inherited by the buckeye tree in the
reproduction process?
A.
number of leaves that fall during winter
B.
change in leaf color during the autumn season
C.
type of mineral that is absorbed from the soil
D.
amount of water that is available for growth
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5. Which of these is inherited by a person from his or her parents?
A.
short hair
B.
long arms
C.
pierced ears
D.
scar on the leg
6. Which action does a kitten learn from its mother?
A.
how to grow
B.
how to meow
C.
how to hunt mice
D.
how to nurse milk
7.
Jane wants to become a model like her mother. Which is a learned
characteristic that could help her with modeling?
A.
height
B.
curly hair
C.
blue eyes
D.
good posture
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8.
A hunting dog is shown in the image below.
Which is most likely alearned characteristic of this animal?
A.
size of ears
B.
sharp teeth
C.
ability to track rabbits
9.
Bob is a tall, slender young man with red hair and blue eyes. Which
couple would most likely be Bob’s parents?
A.
a slender, red­haired father and a tall, blue­eyed mother
B.
a tall green­eyed father with long brown hair and a short, brown­
haired mother
C.
a short, green­eyed, black­haired father and a tall, brown haired,
brown­eyed mother
D.
a short, plump brown­haired father with freckles and a short, blue­
eyed red­haired mother
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10.
Mark has long legs, can run fast, can react quickly, and can throw a ball a
long distance. Which characteristic is most likely inherited?
A.
height
B.
running speed
C.
quick reaction time
D.
ability to throw the ball long distances
11. Which action is a learned characteristic of a newborn horse?
A.
nursing
B.
walking
C.
sleeping
D.
breathing
12. In plants, which of these is not an inherited trait from parent to offspring?
A.
seed germination
B.
leaf shape
C.
plant height
D.
flower color
13.
Which inherited trait will most likely protect an iguana from a predator?
A.
camouflage skin color
B.
length of tongue
C.
eye color
14.
Mary’s mom, dad, and sister have brown eyes. Mary has hazel eyes,
unlike the rest of her family. Who could Mary have gotten her eye color
from?
A.
her aunts
B.
her uncles
C.
her grandparents 15. Which characteristic is a trait that is not passed from parent plants to their offspring?
A.
leaf shape
B.
flower color
C.
plant height
D.
survival rate
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16.
Which is a characteristic offspring inherit from parents?
A.
blood type
B.
intelligence
C.
personality
D.
weight
17.
Which is a characteristic a child will inherit from its parents?
A.
favorite music
B.
ability to read
C.
natural hair color
D.
ability to ride a bicycle
18. Which of the following is an inherited human trait?
A.
eye color
B.
sleep patterns
C.
sense of balance
D.
sense of humor
19. Which of these is an inherited behavior?
A.
a seal balancing a ball
B.
a dog getting the newspaper
C.
a spider spinning a web
D.
an ape using sign language
20.
Nancy is the only person in her family who cannot swim. Which best
explains why she is different?
A.
The ability to swim is transferable from one person to another.
B.
The ability to swim is based on height and weight.
C.
The ability to swim is inherited.
D.
The ability to swim is learned.
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21.
Which is a behavioral characteristic passed from parent to offspring in
dogs?
A.
barking
B.
fetching
C.
rolling over
D.
sitting on command
22. Which is a trait that a child can inherit from its parents?
A.
eye color
B.
a broken leg
C.
length of hair
D.
language skills
23. A baby horse will inherit all of these traits from its parents except
A.
height.
B.
weight.
C.
coat color.
D.
preferred food.
24. Which is a trait a human most directly inherits from its parents?
A.
eye color
B.
musical taste
C.
career choice
D.
interest in reading
25. Hawks have sharp claws called talons that help them capture prey. Talons are best described as
A.
an inherited trait.
B.
a genetic mutation.
C.
a behavioral adaptation.
D.
an acquired characteristic.
26.
Which best explains why a child may look like his father but is not able to
play basketball as well as him?
A.
Physical characteristics are inherited, but the ability to shoot a
basketball is not.
B.
The ability to shoot a basketball is inherited, but physical
characteristics are not. C.
The child chooses to look like his father, but he does not choose to
play basketball.
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27.
Which is an example of an inherited characteristic?
A.
a person swimming B.
a bird with feathers
C.
a dog obeying commands D.
a person speaking Spanish
28.
When Terri begins to write her name, she is showing which type of
characteristic?
A.
innate
B.
learned
C.
inherited
29.
Rodney practices his piano each day after school to increase the speed of
his fingers. Which is most likely another learned characteristic that he
has?
A.
He is tall.
B.
He has long fingers.
C.
He has a deep voice.
D.
He can read sheet music.
30.
Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?
A.
his ability to read fast
B.
his need to wear glasses
C.
his ability to speak English
D.
his need to count using his fingers
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31.
Charlie and Amy are expecting a baby. Which is an inherited characteristic
that Charlie and Amy’s baby may have?
A.
The baby may be tall, like Charlie.
B.
The baby may like to dance, like Amy.
C.
The baby may have short hair, like Charlie.
32. • Give an example of a trait that human offspring inherit from their parents.
• Explain what is meant by inherited traits.
33.
Which is true about parents and their offspring?
A.
Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in the
offspring being identical to the parents.
B.
Characteristics are passed from parents to offspring, resulting in
parents teaching offspring how to look and act.
C.
Most characteristics are chosen by the offspring and not passed from
parent to offspring.
D.
Some characteristics are learned and not passed from parent to
offspring.
34. The picture shows an African Grey parrot named Alex. Facts are listed beside this special parrot.
Which fact best describes an inherited trait of this parrot?
A.
Has grey feathers
B.
Has a scratched beak
C.
Says “Good morning”
D.
Recognizes numbers up to six
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35.
A young couple is having a baby. Which best describes an inherited trait
the baby may have?
A.
The baby will live in the same house as its parents.
B.
The baby will grow up to love pizza like its mother.
C.
The baby may have the same eye color as its father.
D.
The baby may grow to have a fear of heights like its parents.
36.
Which characteristic is inherited?
A.
hair color
B.
sleeping late
C.
enjoying hiking
D.
loving to read
37.
Which best describes an inherited trait?
A.
a characteristic one chooses to express
B.
a characteristic one receives from the food one eats
C.
a characteristic that is passed on from one’s parents
D.
a characteristic that is influenced by one’s surroundings
38. Which characteristic of a dog is most likely learned from its environment?
A.
keen eyesight
B.
begging for food
C.
ability to run fast
D.
swimming in water
39.
Mark is tall and a good basketball player. He has a good attitude,
practices basketball all year, and listens to his coaches. Which
characteristic has he most likely inherited?
A.
his height
B.
his attitude
C.
his willingness to listen
D.
his willingness to practice
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40. Which characteristic of a kitten is an acquired trait due to environmental influences?
A.
cleaning its ears
B.
sleeping on a chair
C.
sharpening its claws
D.
meowing when it is hungry
41.
Mark is asked to write a brief description of himself for the school paper.
Which characteristic mentioned in his description has Mark most likely
inherited from his parents?
A.
height
B.
favorite food
C.
interest in sports
D.
ability to speak a foreign language
42. Use the information about guinea pigs to complete the tasks that follow.
Mother Father
Offspring Rough coat
Smooth coat Rough coat Short hair
Short hair
Short hair
Golden­colored fur
Brown­colored fur
Brown­colored fur Pefers celery snacks
Prefers carrot snacks Prefers celery snacks
Does not run on a wheel
Runs on a wheel
Does not run on a wheel
Part A: Why does the offspring most likely have short hair?
Part B: Identify one characteristic of the offspring that is most likely influenced by the environment.
Part C: Why does the offspring most likely have a rough coat?
Part D: If someone wanted to breed guinea pigs so that they have golden­colored fur, what would he do?
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43.
James and his father are both great athletes. Which characteristic did
James most likely learn from his father?
A.
height and weight
B.
fast swimming stroke
C.
large feet and hands
D.
muscular body structure
44.
Which feature of a bird is controlled only by inherited genes?
A.
diet
B.
habitat
C.
life span
D.
beak shape
45. Goldfish are fish commonly kept in aquariums. Which goldfish characteristic is an example of a learned
trait?
A.
the ability to live in certain water temperatures
B.
losing the orange scales on the outside of the body
C.
increasing in body size when given more space to grow
D.
swimming to the top of the water when the lid is removed
46.
Which is a learned trait?
A.
writing
B.
dimples
C.
tongue rolling
47. Some pea plants always have peas with smooth skin. Other pea plants always have peas with wrinkled skin.
How can a student best predict which kind of pea will grow from a seed that is planted?
A.
by checking the amount of water in the soil
B.
by checking how often the pea plant receives sunlight
C.
by checking how much space the plant will have to grow
D.
by checking the type of peas growing on the parent plants
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48.
Which would a kitten most likely inherit from its parents?
A.
fat belly
B.
fast speed
C.
sharp teeth
49. A 13­year­old boy has blue eyes. Which statement concerning his eye color is correct?
A.
It is a result of asexual reproduction.
B.
It is a result of childhood nutrition.
C.
It is an inherited characteristic.
D.
It is a personal choice.
50. The box shows Facts about Texas Horned Lizards.
Which fact describes an inherited trait of the horned lizards?
A.
Have flat bodies
B.
Live in dry areas
C.
Make nests in sand
D.
Are a threatened species
51.
Ken is tall with brown hair and green eyes. He is the fastest member of
the swim team. Which characteristic is most likely learned?
A.
tall
B.
brown hair
C.
green eyes
D.
swimming ability
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52.
Which characteristic, inherited from a dog’s parents, would most likely
increase its ability to protect its owner?
A.
the dog’s fur color
B.
the dog’s grooming
C.
the dog’s ability to bark
D.
the dog’s ability to perform tricks
53.
Katie has blue eyes. If Katie’s mom has green eyes, what is most likely
true about the color of Katie’s dad’s eyes?
A.
Her dad has blue eyes.
B.
Her dad has green eyes.
C.
Her dad has brown eyes.
54. Refer to the diagram to answer the question that follows.
The mother and kitten look like each other because
A.
the kitten responded to stimuli around her the same way the mother did.
B.
the kitten is growing up in the same environment as the mother.
C.
the mother passed on many of her traits to the kitten.
D.
the mother trained the kitten to have her traits.
55.
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
A.
color of a dog’s fur
B.
color blindness of a person
C.
ability of a mouse to run a maze
D.
a person’s ability to roll their tongue
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56. Which characteristic will a baby chimpanzee inherit from its parents?
A.
fur color
B.
hunting skills
C.
feeding behavior
D.
sleeping routine
57.
The picture below shows a mother and daughter.
Which characteristic did the girl most likely inherit from her mother?
A.
her sense of fashion
B.
her hair color
C.
her hair style
D.
her freckles
58.
Wesley practices hitting and throwing daily to prepare for baseball try­
outs. Why is he most likely disappointed to learn the coach is only taking
the tallest and fastest players?
A.
He cannot learn to throw farther.
B.
He cannot learn to hit harder.
C.
He cannot learn to run faster.
D.
He cannot learn to be taller.
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59.
Which of these is an inherited trait?
A.
dimples
B.
long hair
C.
favorite color
D.
driving ability
60.
Which characteristic is learned?
A.
height
B.
freckles
C.
hair color
D.
athletic skill
61.
The graphic below shows a lion attacking an antelope.
Which is most likely an example of a learned characteristic of the lion?
A.
large mane
B.
sharp claws
C.
ability to hunt
62. A science class is observing a gerbil. The gerbil has brown fur. Which of these is the best explanation for the
gerbil’s brown fur?
A.
The gerbil had a parent with brown fur.
B.
The gerbil eats food that gives it a brown color.
C.
The gerbil has fur that changes color to blend in.
D.
The gerbil is exposed to large amounts of sunlight.
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63.
When Tyler began to tie his own shoes, he was demonstrating what kind
of characteristic?
A.
inherited
B.
recessive
C.
learned
D.
innate
64.
Joe and his family all have brown eyes, brown hair, and love chocolate.
Which is an example of a learned characteristic?
A.
brown hair
B.
brown eyes
C.
love of chocolate
65.
Which is an example of an inherited characteristic?
A.
scar
B.
weight C.
eye color D.
personality 66. Which physical characteristic of a puppy is most likely inherited from its parents?
A.
coat color
B.
desire to play fetch
C.
body weight
D.
ability to follow commands
67.
Which characteristic would a daughter most likely inherit from her
mother?
A.
weight
B.
hair style
C.
eye color
D.
cooking skills
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68. Which statement best describes a learned characteristic in a dog? A.
A dog scratches at a door to go outside.
B.
A dog has floppy ears.
C.
A dog pants to cool itself on a hot day.
D.
A dog has a dark coat.
69. A deer inherits some of its features from its parents. Other features come from its environment. Which
feature would a deer most likely inherit from its parents?
A.
a long scar
B.
brown eyes
C.
missing teeth
D.
a broken antler
70. A bird consumes a brightly­colored insect that tastes bad. The bird avoids preying on this type of insect
again. This example is best described as
A.
a physical characteristic.
B.
a learned behavior.
C.
an inherited behavior.
D.
an adaptation.
71.
Which is a learned characteristic expressed by a professional swimmer?
A.
swimming speed
B.
wide arm stroke
C.
long body build
D.
good eyesight
72.
Which is an example of an inherited characteristic in dogs?
A.
coming when called
B.
walking on four legs
C.
waiting to eat on command
D.
barking when asked to speak
73. Which characteristic is not an inherited trait?
A.
size
B.
eye color
C.
skin color
D.
personality
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74.
What would a son most likely inherit from his dad?
A.
weight
B.
eye color
C.
favorite sport
75.
One of John’s friends told him that he had eyes like his father’s eyes.
Another friend told John that he had a nose like his mother’s nose. Why
might John have these features?
A.
John inherited his characteristics from his father.
B.
John inherited his characteristics from his mother.
C.
John inherited his characteristics from both parents.
76.
Which characteristic would most likely be inherited by a baby?
A.
large feet
B.
crying a lot
C.
ability to jump high
77. A group of students are studying bean plants. All of the following traits are affected by changes in the
environment except
A.
leaf color.
B.
seed type.
C.
bean production.
D.
plant height.
78.
All cheetahs in a population resemble each other. Which is a
characteristic that results from environmental influence and differs among
members of the population?
A.
patterned fur
B.
height and weight
C.
long, muscular legs
D.
yellow­colored eyes
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79. Which of the following human traits is least likely to be inherited?
A.
height
B.
eye color
C.
hair color
D.
fingerprints
80.
Bob’s mom and dad played basketball. Both his parents are tall and can
dribble well. Bob’s dad dribbles with his left hand. Bob wants to play
basketball like his parents. What inherited trait does Bob have?
A.
Bob is tall.
B.
Bob is left handed.
C.
Bob can dribble well.
81. In plants, what is responsible for passing traits from one generation to the next?
A.
chloroplasts
B.
photosynthesis
C.
roots
D.
genes
82. A young boy and his brothers have green eyes. This trait is best described as
A.
learned.
B.
dietary.
C.
inherited.
D.
environmental.
83.
Which characteristic is inherited in fish but learned in humans?
A.
size
B.
eye color
C.
ability to swim
D.
ability to get food
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84.
Ashley has curly brown hair and blue eyes. Ashley’s father has straight
brown hair and brown eyes. Ashley’s mother has curly blonde hair and
blue eyes. Which two traits did Ashley most likely inherit from her
mother?
A.
brown hair and blue eyes
B.
brown hair and brown eyes
C.
curly hair and blue eyes
85. Which is an inherited behavior?
A.
A dog obeys a command from a trainer.
B.
A bird builds a nest in order to lay its eggs.
C.
A hamster runs through a maze to get to the food at the other end.
D.
A cat goes to the food bowl when its owner walks into the kitchen.
86. Hereditary information is transmitted from parents to offspring through
A.
cell division.
B.
genes.
C.
germination.
D.
metamorphosis.
87. A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of
A.
learned behavior.
B.
adaptive behavior.
C.
inherited behavior.
D.
instinctive behavior.
88. Which is not an inherited trait in humans?
A.
blue eyes
B.
long fingers
C.
calloused hands
D.
attached earlobes
89. Most species of ducks have webbed feet. The webbed feet are an example of
A.
behavioral trait.
B.
a learned trait.
C.
an inherited trait.
D.
an instinctive trait.
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90.
Which image shows an example of a learned characteristic?
A.
hitchhiker’s thumb
B.
tongue rolling
C.
the Vulcan salute
D.
playing sports
91.
Meg and her mother are both tall with black hair and blue eyes. They are
also great cooks. Which characteristic is most likely learned?
A.
height
B.
eye color
C.
hair color
D.
cooking skills
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92.
Pictured below is a baby zebra’s stripe pattern.
Zebras inherit their stripe pattern from their parents. Which pattern did
the zebra’s parents most likely exhibit?
A.
B.
C.
93. Which of the following characteristics is an acquired trait?
A.
height
B.
hair color
C.
language
D.
eye shape
94. Students visit an aquarium and watch how an octopus behaves in its tank. Which behavior did the octopus
most likely learn from its aquarium environment?
A.
waiting to be fed at the aquarium door
B.
catching food using its arms
C.
being more active at night
D.
hiding behind rocks
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95. Which of these behaviors did a bear most likely learn from living in its environment?
A.
drinking water
B.
eating fish
C.
opening garbage can lids
D.
protecting its young
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