WONDER #1070: Do You See What I See?

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following statements is true about color?

  1. Everyone sees the same colors when they look at the same things.
  2. Color is a predetermined set of patterns we all see.
  3. Colors are determined by how our brains react to different wavelengths of light.
  4. When we look at an apple, we all definitely see the same shade of red.

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following is a factor that may affect a person's perception of color?

  1. mood
  2. cells in the eye
  3. memories
  4. all of the above

Question 3 of 3

Which of these describes a person with more cone cells who can see a wider range of colors?

  1. super human
  2. a tetrachromat
  3. a diplomat
  4. none of the above

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