Unit 2 C. 3 Vision and Light Vocabulary

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What is a variable?

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A variable is something that can change in an investigation.

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What is a model in science?

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A model is something scientists make to answer questions about the real world.

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What are receptors?

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Receptors are structures in the vision system that respond to information coming in from the environment.

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What does structure mean in science?

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Structure refers to the way something is shaped or what it is made out of that makes it good for a specific function.

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What is the function of a receptor?

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A receptor is a structure that responds to information coming in from the environment.

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What is an investigation?

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An investigation is a careful search or inquiry to discover facts or gather information.

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What is evidence in science?

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Evidence is the information or data collected during an investigation that helps to support a conclusion.

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What does it mean to observe?

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To observe means to watch carefully and notice details about something.

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What is the vision system?

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The vision system is the part of the body that allows us to see, including the eyes and the brain.

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What is the importance of structure in living things?

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The structure of living things is important because it determines how they function and survive in their environment.