Why do leaves change color in the fall?

What is the green-colored substance found in leaves that makes them appear green?

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

• Xanthophyll

Why do trees move nutrients from their leaves into their branches and trunks during the fall?

• To help the leaves fall off the tree

• To prepare for growing new leaves in the spring

• To make the leaves change color

• To protect the leaves from cold weather

What happens to the chlorophyll in leaves when they change color in the fall?

• It turns into other colors like yellow and orange

• It is destroyed by the colder temperatures

• It is pulled out of the leaves and stored in the tree

• It helps the leaves to absorb more sunlight

What colors are usually revealed in leaves after the green chlorophyll is removed in the fall?

• Blue and purple

• Only brown

• Yellow, orange, brown, or red

• Black and white