Sun Pattern — Reading Comprehension

The Sun is a very important part of our daily lives. It gives us light and heat, which help plants grow and keep us warm. One of the most noticeable things about the Sun is how it seems to move across the sky each day. This is called the apparent movement of the Sun. In the morning, the Sun appears to rise in the east. As the day goes on, it seems to travel high across the sky, and then in the evening, it looks like it sets in the west.

These patterns of the Sun happen every single day in a predictable way. Because of these patterns, we have 

. When the Sun is in the sky, it is daytime. When the Sun sets and is no longer shining on our part of the Earth, it becomes nighttime. The cycle repeats itself every 24 hours.

People have been using the patterns of the Sun for thousands of years to help tell time and to know when to plant crops. For example, farmers watch the length of daylight to decide when to plant seeds. In many cultures, people even built structures to mark the Sun’s position during different times of the year.

Understanding these patterns helps us make sense of the world around us. The predictable movement of the Sun makes it easier to plan our daily activities. From playing outside to going to school, the Sun’s patterns guide our routines and help us stay on schedule.

Fun Fact: The ancient Egyptians used giant stone pillars called obelisks to track the Sun’s shadow and tell the time of day!

Where does the Sun appear to rise?

Where does the Sun appear to set?

What happens when the Sun is not shining on our side of Earth?

What does the Sun provide?

Which word describes the Sun’s movement across the sky?

Why are the Sun’s patterns helpful?

What is the main idea of the passage?

If a farmer uses the Sun to decide when to plant seeds, what is he using?