Color

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What does it mean if a leaf appears green?

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Green is the color being reflected off the leaf.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the absorption spectra used for in identifying gases?

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It shows which wavelengths of light are absorbed by the gas.

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What phenomenon causes the sky to appear blue?

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Scattering of shorter wavelengths of light.

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What happens to light as it passes through a prism?

Back

Refraction occurs.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which color of light has the highest energy?

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Blue light has the highest energy.

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What is the definition of refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the definition of absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is the process by which light is taken in by a material.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the definition of reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, and reflects green light.

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