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Significance of
the sun
The seasons are ca
Source Shelley
2. The Earth To
3. The Earth's
4. The Earth
parallel
5. The Eart
the sun
Photograph 7.1 Snow covered mountains in Lesotho
1. With reference to Figure 7.1. explain why temperatures are cooler at
than at A
2. Briefly describe how the Earth's atmosphere is heated.
3. Outline how differences in albedo contribute to differences in
ACTIVITY 7.1 What do you understand about the
heating of the Earth's atmosphere? (Individual)
and the sun's rays are shining
hemisphere experiencing
does not receive as much be
The seasons are less o
equatorial regions are he
Refer to Figure 7.1 on page 67 and Photograph 7.1.
throughout the year.
1. The Earth rev​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nothing is more important to us on Earth than the Sun. Without the Sun's heat and light, the Earth would be a lifeless ball of ice-coated rock. The Sun warms our seas, stirs our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants that provide the food and oxygen for life on Earth.