Quiz on Leaf Pigments and Seasonal Changes

a substance that gives something color

• sunlight

• prepare

• dissapear

• pigment

light that comes from the sun

• sunlight

• grow

• dissapear

• pigment

strength needed to do things

• prepare

• grow

• energy

• pigment

strength needed to do things

• prepare

• grow

• energy

• pigment

What pigment makes leaves green in the summer?

• Carotenoids

• Chlorophyll

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

• Chlorophyll disappears

• They grow faster

What colors do carotenoids give to leaves?

• Yellow, orange, and brown

• Black and white

What happens to leaves in the fall to prepare for winter?

• They stop making chlorophyll

• They produce more flowers

What is the role of chlorophyll in leaves?

• It helps leaves get energy from sunlight

• It makes leaves thicker

Which pigment gives leaves red, purple, and blue colors?

• Carotenoids

• Anthocyanins