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Leaves appear green because the green portion of the light that strikes them is?
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∙ 14y ago
Chlorophyll absorbs most wavelengths of light except green. Because chlorophyll cannot absorb this wavelength, it is reflected, giving leaves a green appearance. So your answer is reflected.
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Why do most leaves appear green?
because of chlorophyll
What of most plants appear green because they contain chlorophyll?
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When do leaves on a willow tree appear after winter?
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When light strikes a green leaf how does this explain why leaves appear green?
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Leaves appear green because the green protion of the light that strikes them is what?
Reflected. The other colors of the light spectrum are absorbed. In fact, this is how all 'color' works - whatever the object. A red ball, a white shirt, etc. The color you see is the color being reflected back at your eyes, while the other colors are absorbed by the object.
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