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Where do the remaining colors of light go after reaching the trees from the sun?
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A tree's leaves reflect green light (which is why they appear green to us) and absorb the rest, this is the energy they use for photosynthesis.
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How do earthquakes help the environment?
Earthquakes help the environment by knocking down trees and by causing fires which expose light to the trees and plants on the bottom of the forest which would not usually get light because of the taller trees
Do trees grow taller if other trees are present?
In a close proximity situation trees do tend to grow upward to reach the light.
What colors does chlorophyll reflect?
In most plants, the predominant type of chlorophyll reflects green light - this is why most plants appear to be green to our eyes. However, there are other types of chlorophyll that reflect red, orange and yellow light - you see these in leaves that are shed in the fall from deciduous trees in temperate forests.
How do giraffes change their environment?
It has a long neck so that it can easily get food that is high up in trees.
Do trees grow around volcanoes?
Yes. Many volcanoes have trees on them, especially those that go for long periods wthout erupting or with eruptions that do not have far-reaching effects.
Why the rainforest is dark and gloomy?
Because the trees are close together and there are many other plants in between the trees, which block out a lot of light from reaching the ground.
What colors of light reach the trees from the Sun?
The full spectrum of light reaches trees (and Earth). There are 7 (6 in some books) colors. They are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo (debatable color), and purple.
Why does the amount of light reaching the woodland floor decrease during may?
Because in May, the laces start to grow back so the light is blocked and taken in by the leaves on the trees
How do i be a koala?
How to be a koala you ask? Here is the answer: First you must be able to climb trees very well second you must be able to care for young. Koalas can see colors like red, orange and dark colors, light colors are hard to see
Why do trees leaves change colors in the fall?
Because in order to prepare to fall, leaves start to break down chlorophyl, their main light absorbing chemical, which has a reflects green light. As it breaks down, other pigments which reflect other colors are easier to see.
How is light able to move through optical fibers?
isn't that what optical light is? like you know on certain fake Christmas trees ,, they have those lights in them that change colors; not tree lights but optical lights?
Do all trees have leaves that change colors?
no
The dense needles of Douglas fir trees can prevent most light from reaching the forest floor. this situation would have the most immediate effect on?
I meant producers
Which plant is called green gold?
because of trees Plants are green because of the chlorophyl in their tissues absorbe the other colors of the light spectrum so to your eyes, the reflected light is green. Under the canopy, the ambient light is green because some light passes through the leaves.
Why do short trees not survive if they are surrounded by tall trees?
The taller trees cast their shadows over the shorter trees and prevent sunlight from reaching them. Without sunlight the smaller trees cannot photosynthesise and produce food for growth.
Why some trees' leaves change colors and some don't?
Diciduous trees that lose their leaves do so in the fall when the weather cools off. The colors you see are part of the process.
How do koalas stay safe?
Koalas stay safe by remaining in trees. They are at their most vulnerable when they are on the ground, moving between their home trees.
