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Typically, in winter there is less sunlight. The light that does reach the plants is weaker as the Earth is tilted further away from the Sun in winter. Plants are unabe to photosynthesize without sunlight, it is the power behind the entire process. Also, plants are unable to photosynthesize without water. In the depths of winter, much of this may be locked up as ice and therefore unaccessible to most plants.

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Q: How is photosynthesis effected by winter?
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How does photosynthesis take place in winter?

Photosynthesis occurs within an ideal band of temperature. As the temperature changes in either direction from the center of the band, the photosynthesis rate decreases.


Does the process of photosynthesis occur during the winter?

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How would photosynthesis be effected if some of the carbon dioxide was removed from the area?

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Can photosynthesis occur in the winter?

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How does the color changes and loss of leaves to a plants ability to conduct photosynthesis during the winter?

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Why the plants do not grow new leaves in the winter?

because there is not enough sunlight to reach the plant so they cant photosynthesis


Where do plants get their food after the seed leaves fall?

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Do trees grow slowly in winter?

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