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Why do leaves change color

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During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. The trees will rest, and live off the food they stored.

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If there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis, the green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves.

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Mar 12 2009, 02:17am | Source: Why Leaves Change Color | www.na.fs.fed.us
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