Understanding Pixels and Megapixels

Understanding Pixels and Megapixels

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Science, Design

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains what pixels are, their role in creating images on screens, and how resolution is determined by the number of pixels. It covers the evolution of screen resolutions from early video games to modern devices, highlighting the differences between standard, high, full high, and ultra-high definitions. The concept of megapixels is introduced, explaining how they affect image quality in cameras. The video concludes with interesting facts about human and eagle vision, emphasizing the power of pixels in displaying detailed images.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a pixel commonly known as?

Visual unit

Screen dot

Image block

Picture element

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the number of pixels affect the resolution of an image?

More pixels result in higher resolution

Pixel count does not affect resolution

Fewer pixels result in higher resolution

More pixels result in lower resolution

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of screen resolution?

Partial High Definition

High Definition

Standard Definition

Full High Definition

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 1080p refer to in terms of screen resolution?

1080 pixels wide

1080 pixels high

1080 pixels per inch

1080 pixels total

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a megapixel equivalent to?

10 million pixels

1 million pixels

100 million pixels

100,000 pixels

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many megapixels is the human eye estimated to have?

256 megapixels

2048 megapixels

576 megapixels

1024 megapixels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is known to have the strongest eyesight in the animal kingdom?

Owl

Falcon

Eagle

Hawk

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