Why Leaves Change Color — Questions and answers
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According to Maya's mom, what makes leaves green?
Choices
- A) The sunshine
- B) Something called chlorophyll ✓
- C) The party Sophie mentioned
- D) Sophie's puzzles
Answer: B) Something called chlorophyll
From page 2
What did Jane use to show how leaves have 'hidden colors'?
Choices
- A) A painting on the wall
- B) A prism splitting sunlight into a rainbow ✓
- C) A magic trick with a scarf
- D) A colorful flower blooming
Answer: B) A prism splitting sunlight into a rainbow
From page 5
Why did Maya tell her dad the leaves change color?
Choices
- A) Because the weather gets colder.
- B) Because chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other colors. ✓
- C) Because the trees get tired of being green.
- D) Because birds peck off the green parts.
Answer: B) Because chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other colors.
From page 8
What example did Maya use from art class to explain hidden colors?
Choices
- A) Drawing pictures of flowers.
- B) Mixing colors and not seeing them all until adding water. ✓
- C) Sculpting with clay and paint.
- D) Learning to draw perfect circles.
Answer: B) Mixing colors and not seeing them all until adding water.
From page 9