Sunlight Definition
Sunlight is light that comes from the sun and warms the earth. For example, it can cook an egg on hot ground.
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Sunlight Warms the Earth
Fun Facts
- Sunlight speeds up the melting process of a popsicle.
- The sun shines down on everything around us.
- Sunlight heats up water more slowly than a road.
Why Do We Need To Know About Sunlight
Learning about sunlight helps us understand how the Earth’s weather works. It’s important to know how the Earth stays warm. This is key for jobs in environmental science and renewable energy. It’s also important for designing buildings, cities, and outdoor spaces to save energy.
Knowing how sunlight reacts with different materials helps in making new materials. This knowledge is used to make better clothes, cars, and solar power setups. This shows why sunlight is important in many jobs and everyday situations.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- The sun shines down on everything around us.
- Sunlight warms the Earth's surface.
- Shade from tents, umbrellas and plants can reduce the warming caused by the sun.
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