Definitions
Multiple Choice
True or False
Open Ended
100

letting only some light pass through. 

a. transparent b. translucent c. reflection

a. transparent

100

A ________ lens is thinner in the middle and always makes objects look smaller.

a. concave b. convex c. translucent d. opaque

a. concave

100

The retina is the structure is at the back of the human eye where light through the lens is focused?

True

100

Why do owls have larger eyes?

To help them see at night. They gather as much light as possible so they can see.

200

completely blocking light from passing through

Opaque

200

Which structure is at the back of the human eye where light through the lens is focused?

a. cornea b. pupil c. retina d. rod

C. Retina

200

Some animals have different structural adaptations that allow them to see differently.

True

200

What is a veterinarian?

An animal doctor

300

the bouncing of light waves off a surface

reflection

300

completely blocking light from passing through

a. opaque b. image c. reflection d. convex 

a. opaque

300

An animal that loses some or all of its vision will not have any disadvantages surviving compared to a healthy animal.

False

300

Some parts of an animal's eye are transparent. How does this help the function of the eye?

The cornea and lens are parts of the eye that are transparent. Light must pass through these structures in order to reach the retina where an image is formed.

400

a “picture” that light rays make by bouncing off objects

image

400

Convex are lens is thinner in the middle and always makes objects look smaller.

False- concave 

500

the bending of light as it passes from one transparent material into another

refraction

500

Some animals have eyes that allow them to see when no visible light is present without the help of other detection systems.

False

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