The sun helps power us every day. It keeps the planet warm and lights up the sky. We even use its powerful rays to generate electricity. The plant and animal kingdoms also use the sun in clever ways. Let’s take a look at some examples.
Have you ever seen a turtle sitting on a log in the sun? What about a frog hanging out and catching some rays? They are actually using the heat from the sun to warm up. Reptiles and amphibians are ectotherms (or cold-blooded). This means their body temperature changes with the temperature outside. If they get too cold, a nice spot in the sun is the answer.
And of course, we can’t forget about plants! They definitely need solar power—as anyone who grows plants knows. That’s because plants use sunlight for photosynthesis. This is a process that lets them turn sunlight into nutrients. Plants use the nutrients to grow big and healthy.
Now let’s look at solar-powered flight. No, we’re not talking about airplanes here. We’re talking about migrating birds! Some birds use the position of the sun (among other cues) to help keep them on the right track as they fly. Some other animals that use the sun for directions are sandhoppers, desert ants, and even some sea turtles. Isn’t solar power cool?
I’ll try the mission! Solar power is awesome!
So cool!
I would want to climb like an ivy plant
I’ve excepted the mission, I can’t wait to complete it!
Really cool!!!!
Thanks sun! You do a lot for us!
This is gonna be a great mission!
That’s so interesting! I can’t wait to do the mission!
CUTE TURTLE and also good message
Wow! The sun Does so much for us!