Why Do Trees Have Leaves?

Trees have leaves so they can make food. Think of leaves like little solar panels on the tree's arms, they catch sunlight and turn it into energy, just like how a plant makes food from sunshine. In winter, trees lose their leaves to save energy when there’s no sun around.

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A tree's leaves are like its solar panels, they catch sunlight to make food.
In winter, trees drop their leaves so they don't have to work as hard when there's no sun.
Leaves change color in autumn because the green chlorophyll breaks down.

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