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Why do leaves change color in autumn?

Why do leaves change color in autumn?

👶 Short Answer (For Little Kids)

Leaves change color because they stop making green chlorophyll as it gets cooler.

🧠 Detailed Explanation (For Older Kids)

In autumn, the days get shorter and temperatures drop, causing trees to slow down their food-making process. They stop producing green chlorophyll, which is what keeps leaves green. As the green fades away, we get to see other colors like yellow, orange, and red that were hidden before! It's like a colorful show put on by the trees just before winter arrives.

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