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"Leaf Shadows"

Why do leaves change color

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LEAF SHADOW

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The color changes that occur in leaves in this area of the world are caused by the leaves responding to colder temperatures and the decrease in light.  The veins of leaves are their vascular system.  Wikipedea has a very interesting entry on "leaf".  

 

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