Question

we see the leaves as green because... it absorbs light in the red (long wavelength) and the blue (short wavelength) regions of the visible light spectrum and reflects light in the green region. it reflects light in the red (long wavelength) and the blue (short wavelength) regions of the visible light spectrum and absorbs light in the green region.

Explanation:

The color we perceive an object to be is determined by the wavelengths of visible light it reflects. Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs red and blue wavelengths for photosynthesis, while reflecting green wavelengths, which our eyes detect.

Answer:

it absorbs light in the red (long wavelength) and the blue (short wavelength) regions of the visible light spectrum and reflects light in the green region.