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Leaves have different pigment molecules that are necessary for the process of photosynthesis. The pigment molecules reflect different colored wavelengths from the sun. For example Chlorophyll reflects green wavelengths. The reflected wavelengths reach eyes and cause the leaf to be different colors.
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When do leaves change colors?
In the Fall or Autumn
Why does the colors of the leaves change?
The trees change color in winter (some trees) because the temperature inhibits the synthesis of chlorophyll and therefore the carotenoids or the xanthophyll pigments become in excess in comparison to the chlorophyll resulting in giving different color to the tree.
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.
What two colors of light drive most photosynthesis?
Red and Blue light is absorbed by chlorophyll, the pigment that transforms light energy into chemical energy in photosynthesis, so that the light that is reflected off leaves appears green.
Why do the colors in vegetables differ?
because the mitochondria may not be that abundant and you can see other parts of the cells in the vegetable (its almost the same reason leaves turn different colors in the fall)
What colors are present in leaves?
i think that leaves present the colors green yellow brown red and orange also some leaves are white
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.
Why doesn't grass change colors like leaves?
Grass does change colors like leaves. Instead of turning red or orange, grass turns brown when it dies. Some grasses remain green year-around.
Why leaves turn colors in fall?
It is amazing to watch nature change seasons, so many different colors appear in each season. Leaves change colors in fall because many of the leaves are dying.
Where do the colors of leaves come from?
Chlorophyll
What two colors make the color rust?
The two colors that make rust are light/dark brown with some orange
Do all trees have leaves that change colors?
no
When do leaves change colors?
In the Fall or Autumn
Is the leaves were a rainbow of colors an example of personification?
No. "The leaves were a schoolful of third graders out on recess." is.
What are some 2 syllable colors?
Some colours with two syllables are:PurpleYellowOrange
What is foliage?
Many plants are chosen for their "foliage" or leaves, rather than the flowers. When you have a plant with decorative foliage, it means that the leaves are interesting. Some have different colors, spots, stripes, texture.
How do you decorate a hall for a fall party?
Definitely do bold Autumn colors. Red-orange, orange, auburn, brown, colors like that. You can get leaves of these colors and attach them to your walls, or you can put pumpkins (can be fake) with some brown vines or something and arrange them on the side of the hall to make it look like an enchanted passageway. You can even put some fake hay in the hall if you want. Or the bold colored leaves. Just some suggestions. Hope I helped. :)
