Amplify Science - Vision and Light (4th Grade)

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What is the function of light receptors?

Back

To receive light and absorb light from an environment.

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What is the function of claws?

Back

To catch/hold on to something.

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What do we call an animal that gets eaten by stronger animals?

Back

Prey.

Front

What type of light receptors does an animal have when it can see best during the day?

Back

Low-sensitivity light receptors.

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What do we call the surroundings that contain living and nonliving things?

Back

Environment.

Front

What is the role of a predator in an ecosystem?

Back

To hunt and eat prey.

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What is the difference between a predator and prey?

Back

A predator hunts and eats other animals, while prey is the animal that gets eaten.

Front

What is the purpose of a large pupil in low light conditions?

Back

To let more light into the eye.

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What is the purpose of a small pupil in bright light?

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To limit the amount of light entering the eye.

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What do we call the process by which animals adapt to their environment?

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Adaptation.