Night Vision and Light Quiz

What do humans need to see well in low-light places?

• More light

• Night vision goggles

• A telescope

• A flashlight

What is the name of the membrane that helps the fishing cat see in the dark?

• Cornea

• Retina

• Tapetum lucidum

• Lens

What type of animal is the fishing cat?

• Nocturnal

• Diurnal

• Crepuscular

• Aquatic

What happens to light when it hits an opaque object?

• It creates a shadow

• It is absorbed

• It reflects in one direction

• It passes through

What type of objects allow light to pass through?

• Opaque objects

• Transparent objects

• Reflective objects

• Translucent objects

How do fireflies communicate?

• By changing colors

• By producing sounds

• By forming flash patterns

• By dancing

What is the visible form of energy that travels in waves?

• Heat

• Light

• Sound

• Electricity

What happens to light when it hits a smooth surface?

• It scatters

• It absorbs

• It disappears

• It reflects in one direction

What is the primary function of the tapetum lucidum?

• To focus light

• To absorb light

• To reflect light

• To filter light

What type of light do fireflies produce?

• Ultraviolet light

• Chemical light

• Infrared light

• Laser light