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Seeing and the Eye — Quiz

Question 3 • Physical Science

The lens of the eye becomes stiffer and less flexible with age. How does this change most affect a person’s vision?

Answer
A
Less light is able to enter the eye.
B
Objects are more difficult to see in the dark.
C
Light from nearby objects does not focus properly.
D
Different colors are harder to tell apart.

Explanation

The eye changes the shape of its lens to focus on objects at different distances. With age, a stiffer lens cannot become rounded enough to focus nearby objects clearly on the retina. This makes nearby objects harder to see, so the correct choice is “Light from nearby objects does not focus properly.”

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