Use evidence to explain environmental impacts on traits - 3rd Grade Science

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Matt got a new dog for his birthday. He wasn't sure how much to feed him, so he gave him two scoops. He also didn't like to walk him because it was so hot, so he didn't take him for long walks. When the dog would tease for treats, he always gave in because the dog was just so cute! When Matt got the dog, he was 35 pounds, and within a few months, he is almost 50 pounds but hasn't gotten taller. The rest of the dogs from the same litter are still 35 pounds.

Which words/phrases from the passage are examples of environmental factors on the dog's traits?

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Environmental factors are outside factors, something outside of, in this case, the dog's control that affects his life. From the information given, the dogs in the same litter are about 35 pounds, so Matt's dog should be too. The factors of Matt feeding him too much, not taking him on long walks, and giving him treats all the time has led to his weight increasing.

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