Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Magical Secrets of Fall! 🍁

When the air gets chilly, trees start showing off their beautiful colors—reds, oranges, and yellows!

But why do leaves change color? It’s like a secret nature trick! 🍁

During the summer, leaves are hard at work making food for the tree using sunlight and a green chemical called chlorophyll.

But when autumn arrives and the days get shorter, the leaves take a little break. 🍃

The green fades away, and the hidden yellows, reds, and oranges come out to play!

The cool fall air and less sunlight tell the trees it’s time to get ready for winter, and the colorful leaves drop off to make room for next spring’s new green leaves. Pretty neat, huh?

So next time you see a bright red or orange leaf, you’ll know it’s nature’s way of celebrating the beautiful Fall season! 🎨🍂

Looking for more nature fun?

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