Science Common Sense

110 - How do leaves help trees survive?

Leaves help trees survive in three main ways:

  1. Making food: Leaves use sunlight, water, and air to make food for the tree through a process called photosynthesis. This food gives the tree energy to grow.
  2. Breathing: Leaves help the tree "breathe" by taking in carbon dioxide from the air and releasing oxygen. This helps keep the air clean and gives the tree the oxygen it needs.
  3. Drinking: Leaves also help the tree drink water by releasing water vapor into the air, which helps pull more water up from the roots.

So, leaves are like little food factories, lungs, and water straws all in one. They're super important for trees to survive and thrive.

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