CH 28 Review

Front

Why do we see a GREEN leaf?

Back

It absorbs every color except for green.

Front

The color you see is the color that is ___?

Back

Reflected.

Front

A shirt appears yellow under normal white light conditions. What color does it appear if illuminated with cyan light?

Back

Green.

Front

IF you want to stay 'cooler' during a sunny, summer day. What color of shirt should you wear?

Back

White.

Front

Why are clouds white?

Back

They scatter all frequencies.

Front

What is the primary reason leaves appear green?

Back

Chlorophyll absorbs blue and red light, reflecting green.

Front

What happens to light when it hits a black surface?

Back

It is absorbed, making the surface feel warmer.

Front

What is the effect of wearing dark colors on a sunny day?

Back

Dark colors absorb more light and heat.

Front

What color of light do you get when you mix red and green light?

Back

Yellow.

Front

What is the relationship between light absorption and color perception?

Back

Objects appear in colors based on the wavelengths of light they reflect.