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Why aren't plants black? 🌿

Why aren't plants black? 🌿

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Physics, Science

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10th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video explores the color of the sun, explaining that while it appears yellow due to the atmosphere, it is actually white because it emits all colors. The sun emits the most green light, which is why plants, containing chlorophyll, appear green as they absorb this light most efficiently.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the actual color of the sun when viewed without atmospheric interference?

Blue

Red

Yellow

White

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the atmosphere affect the perceived color of the sun?

It makes the sun appear green

It makes the sun appear blue

It makes the sun appear yellow

It makes the sun appear red

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which color does the sun emit the most, despite its appearance?

Red

Orange

Green

Blue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do plants appear green?

They reflect green light

They absorb all colors equally

They emit green light

They lack chlorophyll

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does chlorophyll play in the coloration of plants?

It emits blue light

It reflects red light

It reflects green light

It absorbs green light

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