Unit 2 Vision and Light Ch. 4 review

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What does it mean for an animal to be diurnal?

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An animal that is diurnal is active during the day.

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What does it mean for an animal to be nocturnal?

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An animal that is nocturnal is active at night.

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What type of light sensitivity do diurnal animals have?

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Diurnal animals have low sensitivity light receptors.

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What type of light sensitivity do nocturnal animals have?

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Nocturnal animals have high sensitivity light receptors.

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How do armadillos primarily find food?

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Armadillos primarily use their sense of smell to find food.

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What happens if an animal's receptors do not respond correctly?

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The animal may see blurry images.

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What is the main sense that armadillos use to detect predators?

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Armadillos use their sense of hearing to listen for predators.

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What is the role of an animal's light receptors?

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Light receptors help animals process visual information and form images.

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Can nocturnal animals see well in the dark?

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Yes, nocturnal animals have adaptations that allow them to see well in low light.

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What is an example of a nocturnal animal?

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An example of a nocturnal animal is an owl.