Earth and Sun

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We have the Sun to thank for the life we live here on Earth. It keeps us warm and it gives us energy. The way we move around the Sun is very special too. If Earth was in a different place in the Universe, or if it didn’t rotate and revolve the way it does, we may not even be here. In this section, you can explore the relationship between the Sun and the Earth, and see how it affects our day-to-day life.

What you’ll learn:

  • What causes day and night on Earth.
  • How the Sun affects Earth’s temperature.

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Video | Size and Energy of the Sun
Activity | Night and Day
Video | A Day on Earth: The Hottest and Coldest Parts
Keep Exploring
Experiment | Heat Energy Absorption
Activity | Sunrise, Noon, Sunset, Midnight Coloring and Labeling
Research | Earth and the Sun
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Answer Key | Earth and Sun