1. What specific structures in an animal's eyes are directly overwhelmed by the excessive brightness of light pollution?
- A. The muscles that control the eyelid
- B. The lens that focuses the light
- C. The specialized sense receptors
- D. The blood vessels that supply nutrients
2. Which of the following best defines light pollution?
- A. The natural glow from the moon and stars at night.
- B. The use of energy-efficient light bulbs in cities.
- C. Excess artificial light in a normally dark environment.
- D. The reflection of sunlight off of buildings during the day.
3. A coastal town wants to protect newly hatched sea turtles, which are known to be disoriented by bright lights. Which action would be most effective in reducing environmental interference for the turtles?
- A. Installing brighter streetlights so the turtles can see the ocean more clearly.
- B. Planting more trees along the beach to create shade during the daytime.
- C. Using dim, downward-pointing lights near the beach at night.
- D. Playing loud sounds from the ocean to guide the turtles to the water.
4. Which type of animal would be most negatively affected by the introduction of bright city lights into its habitat?
- A. A nocturnal animal with highly sensitive eyes.
- B. A diurnal animal that is active only during the day.
- C. A species of bird that migrates during daylight hours.
- D. An animal that lives deep underground and rarely sees light.
5. Light pollution is described as a form of "environmental interference." This means that the excess light primarily...
- A. assists animals by improving their environment.
- B. is a natural and expected part of an animal's habitat.
- C. disrupts an animal's normal sensory processes.
- D. permanently changes an animal's genetic makeup.