Bernice returns to the darkened theater after visiting the concession stand and finds that she cannot see well enough to find her seat. What is she experiencing?
A) Temporary blindness
B) Light adaptation
C) Dark adaptation
D) An abundance of ganglion cells in her retina

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Dark adaptation is the process by which the eyes adjust to low levels of light, allowing us to see better in the dark. When Bernice returns to the darkened theater after being in a well-lit area, her eyes have not fully adjusted to the low level of light in the theater, making it difficult for her to see her seat.

Bernice Returns to the Darkened Theater After Visiting the Concession