Why do leaves change color in the fall?

  • Autumn leaf color
  • Chlorophyll
  • Carotenoids
  • Anthocyanins
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Leaves change color in the fall due to the decrease in sunlight and temperature. This causes chlorophyll, which gives leaves their green color, to break down, revealing other pigments like carotenoids and anthocyanins.

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