What information supports the conclusion that Jake acquired this trait?
Jake learned to identify insects by reading many books about insects. Jake likes to look at butterflies and beetles.
Read the description of a trait.
Jake is good at identifying insects.
Organisms, including people, have both inherited and acquired traits. Inherited and acquired traits are gained in different ways.
Inherited traits are passed down through families. Children gain these traits from their parents. Inherited traits do not need to be learned.
Acquired traits are gained during a person's life. Some acquired traits, such as riding a bicycle, are gained by learning. Other acquired traits, such as scars, are caused by the environment.