Role of Sun in Earth's Climate

Which gives us enough heat and light in order to live?

• sun

• electricity

• moon

• generator

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Without the sun, what would most likely happen to the earth? Select all that apply.

• The earth will be dark and cold

• The earth will be lifeless

• The earth will become polluted

• The earth will be covered with ice

• We could still see the moon

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• Sun’s heat causes evaporation

• Sun’s heat causes tidal waves

• Sun’s heat produces more water

• Sun's heat causes cyclone

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Which is the good thing we can get from the sun’s heat and light?

• cause sunburn

• skin and eye damage

• gives us Vitamin D

• causes heatstroke

Which device depends on the sun to tell time?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Sun dial

• Wrist watch

• Digital clock

Select the statement that is completely true.

• Both hot and cold air rise. Wind only blows from 1 direction.

• Both hot and cold air fall. Wind comes from all directions.

• Hot air rises and cold air falls. Wind blows from 1 direction.

• Hot air rises and cold air falls. Wind comes from all directions.

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Select all true statements.

• The earth rotates around the sun on a tilted axis.

• All locations on earth receive the same amount of sunlight each day.

• Hotter climates occur because those regions receive more sunlight.

• Colder climates occur because those regions receive more sunlight.

• We receive the least amount of sunlight during spring and autumn.

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Which statement is completely true?

• The sun provides a source of renewable energy that will not run out during our lifetime.

• The sun provides a source of renewable energy that will run out during our lifetime.

• The sun provides a source of consumable energy that will not run out during our lifetime.

• The sun provides a source of consumable energy that will run out during our lifetime.