The green color in leaves helps them to absorb sunlight., Chlorophyll gives the leaves their green coloring., Leaves need sunlight, water, and air to make food., The sugar helps the tree to grow., The change in light tells the tree to get ready for winter., Extra sugar is stored in the leaves., In the fall, there are fewer hours of sunlight each day., When winter comes, the tree will have to survive with less water and sunlight., When chlorophyll begins to fade, the green color starts to disappear., Once the green color fades, the yellow and orange pigments can be seen.,

Why do Leaves Change Color?

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