Vocabulary 1
What does judge mean?
when you form an opinion about something
Patrick was able to ________ that he was about two inches shorter than his brother.
judge
What is a pupil?
The black spot in the middle of the iris.
Name an object that is luminous.
sun, lamps, fires, televisions, flashlights, etc.
What does sight show us?
sizes, shapes, and color
What two types of lenses can help someone see?
Contacts and glasses
What does reflect mean?
when light bounces back without passing through the surface
At the aquarium, Sara could see the sea turtle clearly through the _________ glass.
transparent
Name 2 parts of the eye
Pupil, iris, retina, optic never, lens, tear duct, eyelid
Name an object that is transparent.
air, water, glass, windows, etc.
Where do animals have their eyes?
On the front and on the side
Why do people need glasses?
To help them see better
What does transparent mean?
an object that you can see through
A lighthouse _________ the water to guide approaching boats at night.
illuminates
What are our five senses?
sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste
What does opaque mean?
objects that do not let light through
Why cant you see at night?
There is no way light.
What vision do people have if they have good vision
20/20
What does illuminates mean?
something that gives off light and makes the area around it brighter
The __________ glow from the flashlight allowed me to read while we were camping.
luminous
What happens to your pupil when a bright light is shined in your eye?
The pupil becomes smaller.
What are some objects in your classroom that reflect light?
a mirror, water bottle, glossy book cover, and other shiny surfaces
What do our lenses do?
Focuses the image
What are the two types of vision people could have?
Near sighted or far sighted
What does the word luminous mean?
As the sun went down, the surface of the lake was able to _______ the colors of the sunset.
reflect
Where do the images that we see go to?
The brain.
What creates a shadow?
A shadow results when a solid object blocks light from passing through it.
What is the downside for someone who have one eye?
They cannot judge distance
Why are lenses curved rather than flat?
Curved lenses bend light to correct the eye's vision.