Photosynthesis Quiz

What is the primary challenge addressed by plants that is mentioned in the lesson overview on photosynthesis?

• How to grow in different soil types

• How to capture the energy of sunlight and convert it into a useful form

• How to attract pollinators

• How to reproduce effectively

What role do pigments play in the process of photosynthesis?

• They help in the absorption of light energy.

• They are responsible for water transport.

• They protect plants from herbivores.

• They provide structural support to the plant cells.

Energy from the sun travels to Earth in the form of what?

• Sound

• Heat

• Light

• Chemical energy

What is sunlight a mixture of?

• Different sounds

• Different temperatures

• Different wavelengths

• Different colors

Which of the following is true about the visible spectrum?

• It is not visible to our eyes.

• It is a single wavelength of light.

• It is made up of different wavelengths that are visible to our eyes.

• It only includes ultraviolet light.

What does the diagram in the image represent?

• The electromagnetic spectrum

• The sound frequency range

• The visible spectrum

• The temperature range

What colors do our eyes see as the different wavelengths of the visible spectrum?

• Red, blue, green, yellow, indigo, orange, violet

• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet

• Red, orange, yellow, green, purple, blue, pink

• Red, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, ultraviolet

Which color corresponds to the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum according to the image?

• Red

• Green

• Violet

• Yellow

Which color corresponds to the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum according to the image?

• Red

• Green

• Violet

• Yellow

What do plants use to gather the sun's energy?

• Chloroplasts

• Chlorophyll

• Carotenoids

• Phycobilins