Sun Songs
"We'll be playing and having fun" are lyrics to this rock song released in 2001.
Island in the Sun by Weezer
The Sun Dance is most prominently associated with this group of people
Plains Indians, particularly the Lakota (Sioux) tribe
The sun is located in this galaxy
Milky Way
This vitamin can be synthesized in the skin through a photosynthetic reaction triggered by exposure to sunlight
Vitamin D
Plants use sunlight to create food through this process
photosynthesis
Written by George Harrison and appearing on the 1969 album Abbey Road, this song's lyrics were inspired by the arrival of spring and the sun after a long winter.
Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
Helios, the sun god, was portrayed driving a horse-drawn chariot across the sky, while Apollo, associated with light and music, was also sometimes considered a sun god in this region
Ancient Greece/ Greeks
This happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking some or all of the Sun's light
Solar Eclipse
Research indicates that an hour of sunlight in the morning regulates this in the body to help with sleep
Circadian rhythm
This flower rotates throughout the day to follow the sun's movement, maximizing their exposure to sunlight for photosynthesis.
Sunflowers
This song won Wonder the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
"You are the Sunshine of my Life" Stevie Wonder
This ancient monument in England is believed to be aligned with the summer solstice, highlighting the importance of solar events.
Stonehenge
You think Arizona summers are hot? Try comparing with the actual temperature of the sun :
A. 800 degrees
B. 5,000 degrees
C. 10,000 degrees
D. 200,000 degrees
Sunshine boosts your body’s level of this chemical that improves your mood and helps with symptoms of seasonal depression
Serotonin
This reptile spends time basking on rocks to absorb heat from the sun and regulate their body temperature
Lizard
The song reached number one in Iceland and on the American and Canadian dance charts, and it debuted at number three on the UK Singles Chart—Marley's highest-charting single in that country.
What is "Sun is Shining" by Bob Marley
In this region, the sun was considered the giver of life and was worshipped as the primary deity, represented by the god Ra
Ancient Egypt
This is the sun's distance from Earth
A. 12 million
B. 91 million miles
C. 106 million miles
D. 1.3 trillion miles
Sun exposure can help treat several skin conditions. Doctors have recommended UV exposure to treat this condition especially common in newborns
Jaundice
This type of bird is often the first birds to sing in the morning, sometimes as early as 3 or 4 AM. They are widespread in the United States and are known for their early morning and late evening singing.
Robins
In this Grammy-winning R&B track from 1971, the narrator's partner sometimes just up and leaves their home. He has no idea how long she'll be gone or whether she'll ever return. When she pulls this naughty behavior the poor guy's whole world might as well stop.
What is
"Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone" by Bill Withers
Surya, the sun god, is depicted riding a chariot pulled by seven horses in this religious group
Hinduisim
The sun is made up of these two elements
Helium and hydrogen
Hint: one of these elements can be found in Sophia's party balloons
A 2020 study in mice suggested that the sun’s light can help decrease the risk of developing this condition, which includes high blood pressure, excess body fat, and high blood sugar.
Metabolic syndrome
This photosynthetic organism that uses the sunlight to create food, acting as the primary producers in the ocean ecosystem
Plankton / phytoplankton