Understanding Camera Obscura

A camera obscura is a dark room of any size with an opening that projects an upside-down image of the outside world onto the back of the room. This is a simple physical process.

What is a camera obscura primarily described as?

• A bright room with mirrors

• A digital camera

• A type of telescope

• A dark room with an opening

How does the image from the outside world appear inside a camera obscura?

• In black and white

• In color

• Upside down

• Right side up

What is the role of the opening in a camera obscura?

• To enhance sound

• To provide ventilation

• To project an image

• To let light in

What kind of process is the image projection in a camera obscura described as?

• A simple physical process

• A complex digital process

• A chemical reaction

• A biological process

Which of the following best describes the camera obscura's function?

• It magnifies objects

• It captures sound waves

• It projects an image of the outside world

• It filters air