Sunlight warms the earth's surface.

Meaning: The heat and light from the sun make the outside of the earth warmer.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light and heat that comes from the sun. Warms means to make something warmer. Earth is the planet we live on. Surface is the outer layer of something.

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Sunlight warms the earth's surface.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light and heat make the outside part of our planet less cold.

Choice of Words: Sunlight is the light and heat that comes from the sun. Warms means to make something become warmer, or less cold. Earth's surface is the outside part of the planet we live on, called Earth. When you put them together, "Sunlight warms the earth's surface" means that the light and heat from the sun makes the outside part of our planet less cold.

The sun's rays heat up the ground.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light and heat make the solid surface of the Earth less cold.

Choice of Words: The sun's rays are the lines of light and heat that come from the sun. Heat up means to make something become warmer, or less cold. Ground is the solid surface of the Earth, where we walk and build things. When you put them together, "The sun's rays heat up the ground" means that the lines of light and heat from the sun make the solid surface of the Earth less cold.

The sun shines and makes the ground warmer.

Meaning: This means that the sun's light makes the solid surface of the Earth less cold.

Choice of Words: The sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Shines means to give off light. Makes means to cause something to happen. Ground is the solid surface of the Earth, where we walk and build things. Warmer means less cold. When you put them together, "The sun shines and makes the ground warmer" means that the sun gives off light and causes the solid surface of the Earth to become less cold.

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