Trait Variations - 3rd Grade Science
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Identify the variation: Some fish in a tank have stripes and some have spots.
Identify the variation: Some fish in a tank have stripes and some have spots.
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Body pattern varies (stripes versus spots). The fish show different versions of the body pattern trait.
Body pattern varies (stripes versus spots). The fish show different versions of the body pattern trait.
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Which option is the best conclusion about a group with different heights: no variation or variation in height?
Which option is the best conclusion about a group with different heights: no variation or variation in height?
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Variation in height. Different heights mean the group shows variation in that trait.
Variation in height. Different heights mean the group shows variation in that trait.
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Identify the variation: In a garden, some tomato plants grow tall and some grow short.
Identify the variation: In a garden, some tomato plants grow tall and some grow short.
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Plant height varies (tall versus short). The plants show different versions of the height trait.
Plant height varies (tall versus short). The plants show different versions of the height trait.
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What tool best helps you compare trait variations in a class: a tally chart or a story?
What tool best helps you compare trait variations in a class: a tally chart or a story?
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A tally chart. Tally charts organize data to count and compare trait differences.
A tally chart. Tally charts organize data to count and compare trait differences.
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Which list shows variation in one trait only: (A) red, red, red (B) red, yellow, red?
Which list shows variation in one trait only: (A) red, red, red (B) red, yellow, red?
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List B: red, yellow, red. List B has two colors (variation); List A has only one color.
List B: red, yellow, red. List B has two colors (variation); List A has only one color.
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Which statement shows variation: 'All daisies are white' or 'Some daisies are white and some are pink'?
Which statement shows variation: 'All daisies are white' or 'Some daisies are white and some are pink'?
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Some daisies are white and some are pink. Different colors show variation; all the same shows no variation.
Some daisies are white and some are pink. Different colors show variation; all the same shows no variation.
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What is the correct term for differences in the same trait within a group: variation or habitat?
What is the correct term for differences in the same trait within a group: variation or habitat?
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Variation. Variation describes trait differences; habitat is where organisms live.
Variation. Variation describes trait differences; habitat is where organisms live.
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Identify the variation: In one litter of puppies, some have long fur and some have short fur.
Identify the variation: In one litter of puppies, some have long fur and some have short fur.
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Fur length varies (long fur versus short fur). The puppies show different versions of the fur length trait.
Fur length varies (long fur versus short fur). The puppies show different versions of the fur length trait.
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Identify the variation: In a class, some students have freckles and some do not.
Identify the variation: In a class, some students have freckles and some do not.
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Presence of freckles varies (freckles versus no freckles). Students show different versions of the freckle trait.
Presence of freckles varies (freckles versus no freckles). Students show different versions of the freckle trait.
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Which option shows variation within a group of the same kind of bird: different beak sizes or birds and squirrels?
Which option shows variation within a group of the same kind of bird: different beak sizes or birds and squirrels?
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Different beak sizes. Same species with different traits shows variation; mixed species doesn't.
Different beak sizes. Same species with different traits shows variation; mixed species doesn't.
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What does variation mean when describing traits in a group?
What does variation mean when describing traits in a group?
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Differences in the same trait among individuals in a group. Members of a group show different versions of the same feature.
Differences in the same trait among individuals in a group. Members of a group show different versions of the same feature.
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Which option best describes a group in science: the same species or different species?
Which option best describes a group in science: the same species or different species?
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The same species. Groups in science study organisms of one type, not mixed types.
The same species. Groups in science study organisms of one type, not mixed types.
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Which option is an acquired trait: scars or natural hair color?
Which option is an acquired trait: scars or natural hair color?
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Scars. Scars happen from injuries; hair color comes from genes.
Scars. Scars happen from injuries; hair color comes from genes.
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What does it mean if a trait is rare in a group?
What does it mean if a trait is rare in a group?
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Only a few individuals in the group have that trait. Rare traits appear in very few members of the group.
Only a few individuals in the group have that trait. Rare traits appear in very few members of the group.
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What does it mean if a trait is common in a group?
What does it mean if a trait is common in a group?
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Most individuals in the group have that trait. Common traits appear in many members of the group.
Most individuals in the group have that trait. Common traits appear in many members of the group.
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