Amplify Vision and Light Test

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What are light receptors?

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Light receptors are specialized cells in the eyes that detect light and help organisms see their environment.

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What is the difference between low sensitivity and high sensitivity light receptors?

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Low sensitivity light receptors require bright light to see, while high sensitivity light receptors can detect light in dim conditions.

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What does it mean for an animal to be nocturnal?

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Nocturnal animals are those that are active during the night and have adaptations to see well in low light.

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What is a variable in a scientific investigation?

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A variable is a factor that can change in an experiment, and scientists change one variable at a time to see its effect.

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Why might a Tokay Gecko have high sensitivity light receptors?

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High sensitivity light receptors allow the Tokay Gecko to see in low light conditions, which is important for hunting at night.

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What is an example of a diurnal animal?

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An example of a diurnal animal is a squirrel, which is active during the day.

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How do large pupils help nocturnal animals?

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Large pupils allow more light to enter the eye, helping nocturnal animals see better in the dark.

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What happens to an animal's ability to see when light is turned off?

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If an animal has low sensitivity light receptors, it may not be able to see anything when the light is off.

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What is the purpose of changing one variable in an experiment?

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Changing one variable helps scientists determine if that variable has an effect on the outcome of the experiment.

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Can you name a nocturnal animal?

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An example of a nocturnal animal is a tarsier, which has adaptations for seeing in the dark.