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Why do organic dominated soils absorb more light in visible wavelengths than other types of soil?
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∙ 14y ago
Color, moisture, organic content, pH, structure, temperature and texture are reasons why organic dominated soils absorb more light in visible wavelengths than other types of soils. Organic matter, be it compost through human intervention or humus through Mother Nature's involvement, is dark-colored, and dark colors absorb more heat and light whereas light colors are heat-reflective. A carbon basis, inclusion of iron among its nutrients, and moisture retention also serve as key factors in spectral visibility.
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Why would an organic dominated soil absorb more light in the visible wavelengths than other types of soil?
The things that absorb light are leaf litter and similar organic stuff. that means that there is more chance that light can be absorbed by organic dominated soil rather than rock or sand. If you remember that soil itself is a combination of rock and organic matter it is easier to remember the answer to your question.
What color are objects that absorb all colors that reflects little light?
Black objects absorb all or most of the visible wavelengths of light, whereas white objects reflect all wavelengths. When all visible wavelengths (violet to red) enter the eye in equal proportions, the color is perceived as white. When no wavelengths reach the eye, the color is perceived as black. Every other color is a mixture of this continuum of wavelengths.
What color would plants be if they absorb all wavelengths of visible light?
why does plants color change to black when absorbed all wavelengths
Why is the color black so dark?
Black objects absorb all wavelengths of visible light and are therefore dark.
Why are pigments such as anthocyanins coloured?
These pigments absorb specific wavelengths of visible light while scattering the remaining light.
What processes produce the difference colors we see in opaque objects?
Different materials absorb different wavelengths of visible radiation from sources like the sun or light bulbs. The wavelengths that are not absorbed are reflected as visible radiation, and the color we see depends on the wavelength of that reflected light, with a longer wavelength correlating to more reddish colors, and shorter wavelengths with more bluish colors. White objects reflect all of the visible radiation that strike them, which is why they absorb less heat than black objects, which reflect much less visible radiation.
What processes produce the different colors we see opaque objects?
Different materials absorb different wavelengths of visible radiation from sources like the sun or light bulbs. The wavelengths that are not absorbed are reflected as visible radiation, and the color we see depends on the wavelength of that reflected light, with a longer wavelength correlating to more reddish colors, and shorter wavelengths with more bluish colors. White objects reflect all of the visible radiation that strike them, which is why they absorb less heat than black objects, which reflect much less visible radiation.
Why does grass look green to us Use terms reflect and absorb in this answer?
because it reflects green light and absorbs the other visible wavelengths
What are the substances in plastids that absorb various wavelengths of light?
Pigments in plastids absorb various wavelengths of light.
Does black paper absorb wave lengths of light?
No black paper is not translucent ts opaque
Can a black solution or object such as black paper absorb all wavelengths of light?
In general, black objects absorb all wavelengths of light, so the answer "Yes." might apply here. But it should also be noted that the answer applies to optical wavelengths (visible light) only. There is light both above (ultraviolet) and below (infrared) the visible spectrum that may or may not be absorbed by a solution or object that appears to be black to a person with normal color perception.
Why do you see objects as different colors when light shines on them?
Because certain objects can absorb specific wavelengths of light(color) and they reflect the waves that they cannot absorb. the reflected wave of light is the visible color of the object.
