More stomata are found on the bottom of the leaf to allow gases to be exchanged while minimizing water loss by evaporation as the lower surface is shaded and cooler
Leaves have adaptations like stomata that can close to minimize water loss and open to increase evaporation and transpiration, allowing gas exchange when open
Chlorophyll in leaves is green, the most efficient color for absorbing light, maximizing light absorption for photosynthesis
Leaves are thin to allow carbon dioxide to enter quickly for photosynthesis and oxygen to diffuse out easily
Leaves have a large surface area to absorb more light at once, maximizing the rate of photosynthesis
