Why do plant leaves appear green?
Red and blue wavelengths of light are reflected by the leaves.
Photosynthesis is occurring within the leaves.
Green wavelengths of light are poorly absorbed by the leaves
Chemical energy is emanating from the leaves.
Mainly red and blue wavelengths of light are absorbed by the leaves.
The correct answer is: Green wavelengths of light are poorly absorbed by the leaves.
This is because plant leaves contain chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs mainly red and blue wavelengths of light for photosynthesis. However, green light is reflected and not strongly absorbed, giving the leaves their green color.