The distribution of wavelengths in sunlight changes across the day.Evening light has more long-wavelength light than light earlier in the day.This means ______.
A)we see objects as bluer in the evening
B)color constancy must correct for the change in the distribution of light
C)object permanence is compromised
D)cortical achromatopsia will develop in those who do not rise early each morning

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Color constancy is the visual system's ability to perceive colors of objects as relatively constant even under varying illumination conditions. As the distribution of wavelengths in sunlight changes throughout the day, our visual system adjusts to these changes to maintain the perceived color of objects. This is why color constancy must correct for the change in the distribution of light, ensuring that the colors we see remain consistent.

The Distribution of Wavelengths in Sunlight Changes Across the Day