Question

All objects on Earth, like flowers and trees, appear colorful because of the interaction of light with matter.

Why do leaves appear green in sunlight?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
The leaf is absorbing all wavelengths of light.
B.
The leaf is reflecting all wavelengths of light.
C.
The leaf is absorbing the wavelengths we see as green and reflecting all the rest.
D.
The leaf is reflecting the wavelengths we see as green and absorbing all the rest.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Option D: The leaf reflects the wavelengths we see as green and absorbs all the rest.

Explanation: Plants appear green to us because they contain many chlorophyll a and b molecules, which reflect green light.