Review for Assessment Mystery Science Human Machine

Front

What is the dark spot in the middle part of the eye?

Back

It is actually a hole.

Front

Why does it look like you have a hole in your hand when looking through a tube?

Back

The brain combines the two different images that your eyes see.

Front

What is the screen at the back of the eye called?

Back

It is called the retina.

Front

Why can nocturnal animals see easily at night?

Back

Their eyes have very large pupils that let in a lot of light.

Front

What is a possible benefit of creating human-like robots?

Back

Robots can do dangerous jobs.

Front

What part of the eye controls how much light enters?

Back

The iris controls how much light enters the eye.

Front

What is the function of the retina?

Back

The retina converts light into signals that are sent to the brain.

Front

What do we call animals that are active at night?

Back

Nocturnal animals.

Front

What is the role of the cornea in the eye?

Back

The cornea helps to focus light onto the retina.

Front

How do our eyes perceive depth?

Back

Our eyes perceive depth by combining images from both eyes.