Why do leaves change colors in the fall?

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Bruising from the impact Oct 10 03, 11:51 AM

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http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/leaves.html gives an answer to why leaves change colour in the autumn Oct 10 03, 11:56 AM

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Leaves are green due to chlorophyll and photosynthesis. This process significantly declines in autumn/winter allowing other pigments to be seen Oct 10 03, 2:09 PM

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