Peter goes from bright sunlight into a dimly lit theater. At first, he can see little or nothing as he looks for a seat. Over a ten-minute period, he is gradually able to see things directly in front of him more clearly. His ability to see things off to the side steadily improves for another twenty minutes. This process is called ________.
A) dark adaptation
B) dark compensation
C) light compensation
D) light adaptation

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This process is called dark adaptation, which is the adjustment of the eyes to low levels of light, allowing for improved vision in dark or dim conditions.

Peter Goes from Bright Sunlight into a Dimly Lit Theater