What I Can Do
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Directions: Read the paragraphs then answer the question below.
Energy is all around us and comes from many sources. One of the most
important sources of energy is the sun. The energy of the sun is the original source
of most of the energy found on earth. Heat energy from the sun is transmitted to
Earth through radiation. Most of the electromagnetic radiation that comes to the
earth from the sun is invisible. Only a small portion comes as visible light
We get solar heat energy from the sun, and sunlight can also be used to
produce electricity from solar cells. The sun heats the earth's surface, and the Earth
heats the air above it, causing wind. Water evaporated by the sun forms clouds and
rain to give us flowing streams and rivers. Both wind and flowing water are sources
of energy. The sun's energy can also be stored. Plants store energy from the sun as
they grow. Fruits, kegetables, and wood from trees, for example, all contain stored
solar energy
So, you see, the sun is the source of many kinds of energy found in nature.
These kinds of energy are around us all the time. They are produced quickly and
replace themselves constantly as we use them.
Guide Question:
1. As a student, what can you do to make good use of heat energy coming
from the sun? Give at least two examples.​