ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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A scientist observes trees along a coast. the trunks of the trees bend away from the coast.Which is the BEST question the scientist could ask to determine whether the bending of the tree trunks is an inherited or an acquired physical trait?
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How tall are the trees?
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Do the trees have flowers or cones?
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If young trees are given extra water, do they grow up with bent trunks?
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If seeds from the trees are planted away from the coast, do they grow up with bent trunks?
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Instinct, imprinting, conditioning, and imitation are the four types of animal behavior.
Detailed explanation-2: -Scientists are drawn to the study of animal behavior for varied reasons and the field is extremely broad, ranging from research on feeding behavior and habitat selection to mating behavior and social organizations. Many scientists study animal behavior because it sheds light on human beings.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ethologists study animal behavior.
Detailed explanation-4: -Scientists utilize three main methods for studying animal behavior; observational, experimental, and comparative.
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