When you enter a darkened room (e.g., a movie theater), you will find it hard to see at first, but shortly afterward you will be able to see much better. This phenomenon is referred to as __________ adaptation.

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Dark adaptation is the process by which the eyes adjust to low levels of light in a dark environment, allowing for better visibility. This is the most appropriate choice for the described phenomenon of entering a darkened room and gradually being able to see better. Color adaptation refers to the eyes' adjustment to different wavelengths of light, cone adaptation refers to the eyes' adjustment to bright light, and light adaptation refers to the eyes' adjustment to changing levels of illumination. None of these are as relevant to the scenario described.

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