Question

question 3
which passage from the article best supports the idea that wearing an eye patch can increase vision in dim lighting?
a. an episode of the television show \mythbusters\ showed that keeping one eye in the dark for 30 minutes undoubtedly improved test subjects night vision.
b. if pirates did wear earrings and eye patches, they probably werent just being fashionable-they were likely being practical.
c. as for the single earring, historians say some sailors wore them for various reasons. for some, it was superstition: they thought an earring could improve their eyesight.
d. theres no reliable evidence that pirates wore eye patches. but experts say if they did, it was likely not because of eye injuries.

Explanation:

Option A directly mentions an experiment (keeping one eye in the dark, which is similar to wearing an eye - patch) that improved night - vision (vision in dim lighting). Option B talks about the practicality of pirates' accessories in general. Option C focuses on earrings and superstition about eyesight. Option D is about the evidence of pirates wearing eye - patches and not about vision improvement.

Answer:

A. An episode of the television show "MythBusters" showed that keeping one eye in the dark for 30 minutes undoubtedly improved test subjects’ night vision.