Strong warm rays that come from
the sun
The hottest it has ever been on Earth
was 136 degrees Fahrenheit!
Did you know that the sun is
actually a star? The sun is
the closest star to the Earth.
It is located about 92 million
miles away! When it is sunny
outside, strong warm rays
are coming from the sun.
The sun is a source of light
and heat. We are able to see
during the day
because of the sun’s light. the sun can affect
Not only that, plants need our moods and make us
sunlight as well! They use happy! The sun is good to us
energy from the sunlight for in many ways, but it can be
photosynthesis. harmful as well. Every time
you go outside make sure
you put on at least 30 SPF
The sun sun screen. Sunscreen helps
gives
off light block out all the bad rays
and heat that can cause skin cancer.
The plant’s leaves soak in
the energy and then make
food out of it. The sun is
very important not only for
plants, but for humans as
well. It is a great source of One million earths can fit in the sun!
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What is the sun?
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2. Circle: The sun is a source of light and heat.
TRUE
FALSE
3. How are is the sun located from the earth?
a 500 miles away
B 3 million miles away
C 92 million miles away
4. Why do plants need sunlight?
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5. Why do humans need sunlight?
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Name:____________________________
6. FILL IN THE BLANK:
_____________ _____________ Earths can
fit in the sun.
7. Every time you go outside you should wear_
a a winter jacket
B at least 30 SPF Sunscreen
C a swimsuit
8. Why is sunscreen important?
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9. Circle: The sun is the furthest star from the
Earth.
TRUE
FALSE
10. What is the hottest is has ever been on
earth?
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