Unit 2 Vision Chapter 4

Which word best describes an animal that sees well at night when there is only a little light?

• sensitive

• nocturnal

• diurnal

• receptor

Which word best describes an animal that sees well during the day when there is a lot of light?

• sensitive

• nocturnal

• diurnal

• receptor

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

An animal's light receptor sensitivity corresponds to whether it needs to be able to see in conditions with ________.

• high or low light

• high or low sound

• high or low heat

• high or low scent

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

How can scientists make sure of the evidence they observe?

• change the investigation

• repeat the investigation

• try a new investigation

• there is no need to check evidence

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Humans get information from their environment when their sense receptors get _______.

• not enough information

• too much information

• the wrong information

• the right amount of information

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Animals that look for food at night need to be able to see well in what type of light?

• low light

• high light

• sunlight

• bright light

Which of the following can cause an animal to not see well?

• The receptors respond to light.

• The pupil lets light into the eye.

• The optic nerve carries information to the brain.

• The receptors don't respond enough.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A gorilla has low sensitivity light receptors in its eyes. Because of these receptors, a gorilla__________.

• can see well during the day

• cannot see well in any environment

• can see well at night

• none of the above

What do people and animals use to gather information about their environment?

• receptors

• pupils

• senses

• nerves

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

A green tree python has high sensitivity light receptors in its eyes. Because of these receptors, a green tree python_____.

• can see well during the morning

• cannot see in the afternoon

• can see well at night

• none of the above