10 Questions
What is the primary role of the Sun in our solar system?
To provide gravitational pull
What would happen to the Earth's rotation if it were not for the Sun's influence?
It would speed up
Why is the radiation from the Sun lethal to life on Earth?
The ozone layer cannot protect us
What causes the Earth to experience different amounts of daytime at different points of the year?
The Earth's tilted axis
What is the reason behind having an extra day in our calendar every four years?
To make each year have exactly 365 days
What is the purpose of the Earth spinning on its own axis?
To give us day and night
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the Sun?
$3651/4$ days
What is the significance of the Earth's axis being tilted?
It gives us seasons
What is a leap year?
$366$-day year
Why does the Earth always take 24 hours to spin once on its axis?
$24$ hours is the standard duration for spinning on an axis
Explore the significance of the Sun in our solar system, from providing light and warmth to its gravitational pull and lethal radiation. Learn how the Sun's influence shapes Earth's rotation and sustains life while also posing potential threats.
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