Parts of the Eye Worksheet
Explore the different parts of the human eye and their functions with this interactive worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
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Parts of the Eye
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the eye to help you with some questions.
1. Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters the eye?
Cornea
Retina
Pupil
Optic Nerve
2. What is the transparent outer layer at the front of the eye that helps to focus light?
Iris
Lens
Cornea
Pupil
3. The is a light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that converts light into electrical signals.
4. The is the colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.
5. The carries electrical signals from the retina to the brain.
6. The lens of the eye changes shape to help focus light on the retina.
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False
7. The pupil gets smaller in dim light and larger in bright light.
True
False
8. Describe the main function of the optic nerve.
9. Explain how the iris and pupil work together to control the amount of light entering the eye.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. Light first enters the eye through the transparent outer layer called the .
11. The focuses light onto the back of the eye.
12. The opening in the center of the iris is called the .