How Does the Sun Help Life on Earth?

The Sun is very important for life on Earth! It gives us light and warmth. Plants use sunlight to make their food through a process called photosynthesis. This helps them grow! Animals and people also need the Sun for warmth. Without the Sun, Earth would be too cold for living things.

Example: A sunflower turns to face the sun because it needs sunlight to grow strong and healthy.

Fun Fact: The Sun is about 93 million miles away, but its light reaches us in just about 8 minutes!

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What do plants need from the Sun?

a) Coldness

b) Food

c) Light

d) Water

2. What does the Sun provide that keeps us warm?

a) Ice

b) Light

c) Wind

d) Rain

3. Why do some flowers turn towards the Sun?

a) They want to play

b) They need sunlight

c) They are tired

d) They are cold

4. What would happen without the Sun?

a) Earth would be too cold

b) Earth would be warmer

c) All plants would grow faster

d) Animals would fly

5. What is photosynthesis?

a) A way for plants to sleep

b) A way for plants to eat

c) A way for plants to make food

d) A way for plants to move

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