Why does it feel cooler in the shade on a sunny day?
AThe shade makes cold air
BThe sun's light carries warmth, and shade blocks that light from reaching you
CThe ground is colder in the shade because it is a different color
DWind only blows in the shade
Sunlight carries warmth. When something blocks the sunlight -- a tree, a building, or a cloud -- less warmth reaches you, so you feel cooler. Shade does not create cold air; it just blocks the warming sunlight.
Question 2 True / False
On a cloudy day, the sun has disappeared and is no longer in the sky.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
The sun is always in the sky during the day. On cloudy days, clouds block our view of the sun, but it is still there above the clouds. That is why cloudy days are still lighter than nighttime -- some sunlight gets through the clouds.
Question 3 Short Answer
What are clouds made of?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are so small and light they float in the air. They are not solid like cotton -- they are more like fog or mist high up in the sky.
Understanding that clouds are water is the first step toward understanding rain, snow, and the water cycle. Clouds look solid from far away, but if you have ever walked through fog, you have walked through a cloud at ground level.