Sun warms the ground
Sunlight gives energy to things it touches. When it hits bare soil, that surface gets warmer because it receives direct sunlight. Shade blocks sunlight, so things stay cooler.
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Luca sits on grass in the sun and it feels warm. Why?
- It's because of rain
- Sunlight warms the grass (right)
- Grass grows faster in the sun
In science class, Mei asks: When sunlight touches the ground, what happens to the bare soil?
- It starts to rain
- It turns green
- It gets warmer (right)
Ana and Felix are curious. When the sun shines on a patch of dirt, which part gets hotter?
- Wet grass
- Dirt covered with leaves
- Bare soil (right)
Tip: Sunlight gives energy to things it touches. When it hits bare soil, that surface gets warmer because it receives direct sunlight. Shade blocks sunlight, so things stay cooler.
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