Question

read the passage.
autumn is a colorful time in many places. in preparation for winter, as days become
shorter and temperatures drop, certain tree leaves begin to turn different colors. this
happens because the green chlorophyll in the leaves breaks down. the resulting colors
can be brown, red, orange, yellow, and sometimes even purple. in some places, the
trees become so colorful in the fall that people drive for hours to see this foliage and
even go on guided tours.
what is the meaning of foliage as used in the passage?
green chlorophyll
drop in temperatures
plant leaves
lack of color

Explanation:

The passage describes autumn foliage. Foliage refers to plant leaves. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color. When temperatures drop (a drop in temperatures), chlorophyll breaks down. This causes leaves to show other colors (not a lack of color). People drive for hours to see this colorful foliage, which is why "plant leaves" is the meaning of "foliage" in the passage.

Answer:

plant leaves