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Red symbolizes _____________ in many cultures, but some cultures also associate red with ___________.

good luck; danger

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What percent of the population is red-green colorblind?

(8 percent)

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According to the text, what does it mean to be red-green colorblind?

(can't clearly distinguish red and green)

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How does the color green make people feel? Why?

(peaceful/associated with nature)

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Is green associated with danger or safety? Give one example to support your answer.

safety (green traffic lights)

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Why do many businesses use the color blue in their logos and advertisements?

(feeling of trustworthiness)

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What does the color orange get its name from?

the fruit

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When did orange become the name of a color?

by the sixteenth century (the 1500s)

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Why is the color yellow used for taxis and school buses?

(most visible color on the road)

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Why is yellow used for highlighter pens?

(activates parts of the brain/helps us to remember)

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Why was indigo a sign of luxury in the past?

(dye came from a rare plant; it was expensive)

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What is indigo dye used for nowadays?

dye for blue jeans

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How old are the violet cave paintings in France?

around 25,000 years old

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What two countries associate the color violet with death?

(Thailand and Brazil)

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