Why Leaves Change Color — Questions and answers

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According to Maya's mom, what makes leaves green?

Choices

  1. A) The sunshine
  2. B) Something called chlorophyll ✓
  3. C) The party Sophie mentioned
  4. D) Sophie's puzzles

Answer: B) Something called chlorophyll

From page 2

What did Jane use to show how leaves have 'hidden colors'?

Choices

  1. A) A painting on the wall
  2. B) A prism splitting sunlight into a rainbow ✓
  3. C) A magic trick with a scarf
  4. 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

  1. A) Because the weather gets colder.
  2. B) Because chlorophyll breaks down, revealing other colors. ✓
  3. C) Because the trees get tired of being green.
  4. 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

  1. A) Drawing pictures of flowers.
  2. B) Mixing colors and not seeing them all until adding water. ✓
  3. C) Sculpting with clay and paint.
  4. D) Learning to draw perfect circles.

Answer: B) Mixing colors and not seeing them all until adding water.

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