The Process by Which Rods and Cones Become More Sensitive

question 20

Multiple Choice

The process by which rods and cones become more sensitive to light in response to lowered levels of illumination is called ________.

• A) afterimage resolution
• B) afterimage adaptation
• C) dark adaptation
• D) light adaptation

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Definitions:

Phase Graph

A graphical representation showing the various phases (solid, liquid, gas) of a substance as a function of temperature and pressure.

Specific Heat Capacity

A physical property that describes the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).

Hydrogen Bonding

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.

Temperature of The Fire

The measure of warmth or coldness of a fire, indicating the intensity of combustion.