Vision & Light - Chapter 3

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What does it mean to interact?

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To affect one another.

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What is reflection in terms of light?

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To cause light to bounce off a material.

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What is the process by which an animal gets information from its environment?

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Sensing.

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What is the role of light receptors in the eye?

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They send information through the optic nerve to the brain.

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What is a variable in a scientific investigation?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the definition of vision?

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The ability to see; the process of interpreting light.

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What is the optic nerve?

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A bundle of nerve fibers that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

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What is the purpose of a receptor in the context of vision?

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To detect light and send signals to the brain.

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What does it mean to respond to stimuli?

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To react to changes in the environment.

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What is the difference between reflection and refraction?

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Reflection is the bouncing of light off a surface, while refraction is the bending of light as it passes through different materials.

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