Understanding Why Plants Are Green

What happens when light hits an object?

• The object becomes invisible.

• The object reflects some colors and absorbs others.

• The object changes color.

• The object absorbs all light.

Why do most plants appear green to us?

• They have no color of their own.

• They reflect green light and absorb other colors.

• They absorb green light and reflect others.

• They reflect all colors equally.

What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

• It helps in photosynthesis by trapping light energy.

• It gives plants their structure.

• It protects plants from insects.

• It helps plants absorb water.

Why might some parts of a plant appear less green?

• They are older parts of the plant.

• They have less chlorophyll.

• They are covered in dust.

• They are exposed to less sunlight.

How do some plants appear red, yellow, or purple year-round?

• They have other pigments that overshadow chlorophyll.

• They lack chlorophyll entirely.

• They are genetically modified.

• They grow in different climates.