Get ready to bask in the warm glow of curiosity and illuminate your mind as we journey into the radiant world of sun riddles! ☀️
The sun, that celestial ball of fiery brilliance in the sky, has long been a source of fascination and inspiration for humanity.
So, whether you’re a sun worshiper, a lover of the great outdoors, or simply someone looking to shine a light on your day, join us as we journey through the world of sun riddles that will leave your mind beaming with joy! 🌅
Sun Riddles for Kids
Que : I am a path in the sky that the Sun takes, causing day and night to arise. What am I?
Answer : Ecliptic
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Que : I am the effect of the Sun on the skin, causing it to darken. What am I?
Answer : Tan
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Que : I am a glowing sphere of hot gases that provides light to the solar system. What am I?
Answer : The Sun
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Que : I am a layer of the Sun where energy is transported to the surface by convection. What am I?
Answer : Convection Zone
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Que : I am the time of day when the Sun is directly overhead. What am I?
Answer : Noon
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Que : I am a phenomenon when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting a shadow on Earth. What am I?
Answer : Solar Eclipse
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Q: When I was 10, the time between sunrise and sunset was exactly 10 hours. Now, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14 hours. How many years have passed? A. 16 years passed Solution: Let’s denote the current duration of daylight as D and the previous duration as P. The difference in daylight duration is 14 – 10 = 4 hours. Assuming the length of the day increases by 1 hour every 4 years, it would take 4 hours × 4 years/hour = 16 years to increase by 4 hours.
Therefore, 16 years have passed.
Que : I am the direction you face to see the Sun rise. What am I?
Answer : East
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Que : I am a panel that converts sunlight into electricity. What am I?
Answer : Solar Panel
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Que : I am the period during which the Sun is below the horizon and it’s dark. What am I?
Answer : Night
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Que : I am a time of year when the day is longest and the night is shortest. What am I?
Answer : Summer Solstice
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Que : I am the phenomenon where the Sun appears to stand still in the sky. What am I?
Answer : Solstice
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Que : I am the force that keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun. What am I?
Answer : Gravity
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Que : I am a seasonal wind that brings rain to regions heated by the Sun. What am I?
Answer : Monsoon
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Que : I am the layer of gases surrounding Earth that absorbs and scatters sunlight. What am I?
Answer : Atmosphere
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Que : I am a type of renewable energy harnessed from the Sun. What am I?
Answer : Solar Power
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Q: If the sun rises at 6 AM and sets at 6 PM, how many hours of daylight are there in a day? A. 12 hours Solution: Sunset time – Sunrise time = Hours of daylight 6 PM – 6 AM = 12 hours
Therefore, there are 12 hours of daylight in a day.
Que : I am the name given to the Sun’s daily path across the sky. What am I?
Answer : Sun’s Arc
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Que : I am a ring of ice and rock particles orbiting a planet, reflecting sunlight. What am I?
Answer : Saturn’s Rings
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Que : I am a phenomenon caused by the refraction of the Sun’s rays in the Earth’s atmosphere. What am I?
Answer : Twilight
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Que : I am the moment when the Sun is completely below the horizon in the evening. What am I?
Answer : Sunset
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Que : I am the solar event that happens twice a year when day and night are equal. What am I?
Answer : Equinox
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Que : I am the primary source of vitamin D for humans. What am I?
Answer : Sunlight
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Que : I am the change in direction of sunlight, causing the seasons. What am I?
Answer : Axial Tilt
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Que : I am the daily rising and setting pattern of the Sun as seen from Earth. What am I?
Answer : Diurnal Motion
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Que : I am the process plants use to convert sunlight into food. What am I?
Answer : Photosynthesis
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Q: The sun shines for 12 hours a day on the equator. If you move to a place where the sun shines for 10 hours a day, how many hours less of sunlight do you get compared to the equator? A. 2 hours Solution: Difference in sunlight hours = Equator hours – Other place hours Difference in sunlight hours = 12 hours – 10 hours Difference in sunlight hours = 2 hours
Therefore, you get 2 hours less of sunlight compared to the equator.
Que : I am the term for the Sun’s light being scattered by the atmosphere, making the sky blue. What am I?
Answer : Rayleigh Scattering
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Que : I am the Sun’s outer atmosphere, visible during a total solar eclipse. What am I?
Answer : Corona
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Que : I orbit around the Sun and have life that has just begun. What am I?
Answer : Earth
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Que : I am a natural satellite reflecting the Sun’s light at night. What am I?
Answer : The Moon
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Que : I am a tool used to observe the Sun safely. What am I?
Answer : Solar Filter
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Que : I am a dark spot on the Sun’s surface, cooler than the surrounding areas. What am I?
Answer : Sunspot
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Que : I am a burst of energy from the Sun, causing auroras on Earth. What am I?
Answer : Solar Flare
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Que : I am a protective layer around Earth, shielding it from the Sun’s harmful rays. What am I?
Answer : Ozone Layer
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Que : I am the effect seen in the sky when charged particles from the Sun hit Earth’s atmosphere. What am I?
Answer : Aurora Borealis (or Northern Lights)
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Q: My friend and I were watching the sunrise. He said that the sun rose exactly at 5:30 AM. I said it rose at 5:45 AM. How many minutes difference is there between our observations? A. 15 minute Solution: Difference in minutes = Later observation – Earlier observation Difference in minutes = 5:45 AM – 5:30 AM Difference in minutes = 15 minutes
Therefore, there is a 15-minute difference between our observations.
Que : I am a device that uses the Sun’s energy to cook food. What am I?
Answer : Solar Oven
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Que : I am the imaginary line that runs around the middle of Earth, receiving the most direct sunlight. What am I?
Answer : Equator
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Exploring these Sun-themed riddles has been a fun and enlightening journey! I hope they sparked curiosity and provided an engaging way to learn more about our magnificent star and its many related phenomena.
Feel free to share these riddles with friends and family to spread the joy of learning in a fun and interactive way.
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