Solar
The Sun is a ___.
Star
What causes heat?
A reaction caused when the sun's radiation strikes or hits the Earth's surface.
Do we pay for solar energy?
No. It's free!
What do we use solar panels for?
Electricity, heating homes, and heating water.
Where do we get most of our energy from?
The sun
What would the temperature be without the sun?
Cold. Freezing. Unbearable. Miserable.
Is solar energy nonrenewable or renewable?
Renewable
What are some common things that use solar power?
Calculators, toys, remote controls, watches, and other things!
Where does most of the energy from the sun go?
Into space
Could we live on Earth without the sun?
No.
Why don't we use the sun for all of our energy needs?
It's difficult to capture
Which country generates the most power using solar energy?
China
How much energy from the sun reaches the Earth?
A small part or only a little
What do we use the sun's energy to do?
Heat things, power things, help plants grow (photosynthesis), and lots of other things!
What happens to sunlight on a cloudy day?
Most of the light never reaches the ground
What experiment will we be making to harness solar energy?
A solar oven!!!
The sun is a giant ball of _____.
Gas
Where do plants store energy from the sun?
In their roots and leaves
What are some factors that influence the effectiveness of solar power?
Latitude, climate, and weather patterns
What are we going to cook in our solar ovens?
S'mores!!!!