Question

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forever green
evergreen trees have needles that keep their green color, even after all the leaves have fallen off of other trees during the fall season. unlike deciduous trees that lose their leaves during cold weather, evergreens give us hope that warmer weather will return. evergreens have leaves that are commonly referred to as needles. the needles maintain their green color because the evergreen never stops producing chlorophyll. chlorophyll is a green substance in needles that are used to break down sunlight into usable energy for the tree. evergreen needles are also coated with a waxy substance that prevents them from drying out like other leaves found on deciduous trees. they have a shape that makes them resistant to cold and also helps them hold in moisture. even though evergreens maintain their color during winter, they are mostly in a dormant state since their always stay green. its always nice to see a little bit of color in
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Explanation:

The main idea is about evergreen trees staying green. Supporting details include needle - chlorophyll connection, waxy coating, and cold - resistance.

Answer:

Main idea: Evergreen trees keep their green color.
Supporting Detail 1: Evergreens have needles and never stop producing chlorophyll.
Supporting Detail 2: Needles are coated with wax to prevent drying.
Supporting Detail 3: Needle shape makes them resistant to cold and retain moisture.