Question

Pamela watches her cat Mr. Big swat his paw at the wall and calls out, "Crazy Big, what are you swatting at; nothing is there." How would you explain the fact that Mr. Big can see something that Pamela cannot?

a. Cats see low-frequency, low contrast objects better than humans.

b. Cats see low-frequency, high contrast objects better than humans.

c. Cats see high-frequency, low contrast objects better than humans.

d.ats see high-frequency, high contrast objects better than humans.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Cats see low-frequency, low contrast objects better than humans.

Explanation:

Mr. Big is able to see something that Pamela does not see because cats have a wider field view of about 200 degrees while that of humans is about 180 degrees.

Cats eyes have 6-8 times more rod cells, which are more sensitive to low light, than that of humans. Their elliptical eye shape, large tapetum and cornea help to gather light for better vision at night.