Solar
The Sun is a ___
star
When sunlight hits things, it turns to____.
heat
Do we pay for solar energy?
No, we do not pay for solar energy.
What do we use solar panels for in homes?
to heat homes and water. (answers may vary)
We get most of our energy from this.
the sun
What would the temperature be without the sun?
cold
Solar energy is re_____.
renewable
What are some things that use solar power?
calculators and some toys
(answers may vary)
Most of the energy from the sun goes off 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 hard to capture since the sun does not hit in all places.
Solar panels turn sunlight into___________.
electricity
How much energy from the sun reaches the Earth?
What do we use the sun's energy to do?
heat water, dry clothes, use energy via solar pannels (the answers may vary)
What happens to the light from the sun on a cloudy day?
Most of the light never reaches the ground.
We can cook ___________ in our solar ovens.
S´mores or eggs
The sun is a giant ball of _____.
gas
Where do plants store energy from the sun?
They store it in their roots and leaves.
The sun will make energy for a very long ___________.
time
Can we use Solar energy at night? If yes, how? If not, why?
yes, because it is stored in a battery.