What Advantage Do You Gain by Having Two Eyes That

question 65

Multiple Choice

What advantage do you gain by having two eyes that are separated on your face, rather than being very close together?

• A) better collecting area, which allows you to see dimmer objects
• B) double vision, which allows you to see multiple objects at once
• C) color vision, which allows you to determine temperatures
• D) stereoscopic vision, which allows you to determine distances
• E) better magnification, which allows you to see smaller objects

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment, giving rise to our experiences of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Sensory Systems

The physiological parts of an organism that allow it to perceive the world through senses like sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Symphony

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which traditionally uses sonata form.