Rain Shadows

question 25

Multiple Choice

Rain shadows

• A) are areas of particularly high precipitation.
• B) are areas known for receiving little precipitation.
• C) generally do not occur near mountains.
• D) are areas of particularly high precipitation and generally do not occur near mountains.

---

Definitions:

Feature Detectors

Feature detectors are specialized brain cells that identify specific elements in the visual field, like shapes, angles, or movements.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to a high concentration of cones.

Bipolar Cells

Cells located in the retina that function as intermediaries between photoreceptors and ganglion cells, playing a crucial role in visual processing.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and enable the perception of color and fine detail.