Harvesting Sunlight Quiz

What process do plants use to absorb energy from light?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

• Respiration

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Which types of light do most plants use for photosynthesis?

• Blue and red light

• Green and yellow light

• X-rays and gamma rays

• Ultraviolet and infrared light

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Why do most plants appear green?

• They absorb green light

• They reflect green light

• They emit green light

• They convert green light

Can plants use light from a flashlight for photosynthesis?

• No, they need complete darkness

• Yes, but only during the day

• No, only specific light types work

• Yes, any light works

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What happens to the types of light that plants absorb but can't use for photosynthesis?

• They are immediately expelled

• They change the plants in other ways

• They are stored for later use

• They have no effect on the plants

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What effect does too much ultraviolet light have on plants?

• It helps them grow

• It has no effect

• It damages them

• It makes them change color

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What is a special feature of grow bulbs used in places like Antarctica?

• They emit only visible light

• They emit only ultraviolet light

• They emit all types of light

• They emit necessary types for growth and less of unnecessary types

Which types of light are emitted by the sun?

• Only red and blue light

• Only infrared and ultraviolet

• Only visible light

• All types including gamma rays and radio waves

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What types of visible light do humans see?

• Red, green, blue

• Orange, yellow, violet

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

• Ultraviolet, infrared, X-rays

Why can't plants in Antarctica rely on natural sunlight for growth year-round?

• The sun is too far away

• It is too cold for sunlight to reach

• There is no sunlight for six months

• Plants do not exist in Antarctica

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