Composition & Essay Writing ( 56 ) The Sun , Birds

56 - ) Composition & Essay Writing 

79 - ) The Sun

                         The sun is the largest star in our solar system. It is present in the center of the earth and the planets orbit around the sun. The sun is spherical in shape and scientists state that it contains a mass of hot plasma. It is essential for our planet earth as it gives us the energy which we require for the existence of life. 

                       The sun radiates light and heat which is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. It is because plants require sunlight for growing and animals as well as humans need plants because of their production of oxygen. If the earth does not receive heat from the sun, it will freeze.

     The sun is said to have the same age as the solar system. In other words, scientists believe it is four and a half billion years old. We derived this age from studying rocks from the moon which is also believed to have existed at the same age as the sun.

           The sun is basically a large sphere that glows because it contains hot gases. The major gases which make up the sun are hydrogen and helium. In other words, it has 70% hydrogen and 28% helium. It also contains other hot gases like carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. Further, there are other elements like silicon, neon, sulfur and magnesium. The sun is a very bright star which is four hundred thousand times brighter than the full moon. We can measure the brightness of the stars in the solar system by using magnitudes. Thus, the magnitude of the sun is 26.74 which are very bright. It is also the reason why we can easily look at the moon with our bare eyes but not so easily at the sun.

                    The sun is an essential part of our lives and the solar system. On earth, it offers us solar energy. Solar energy acts as an alternative source of energy from electricity which can offer electricity through solar cells. The energy of the sun helps in the growing of crops. Moreover, the crops depend on the sun to grow and to make their own food. Further, the energy of the sun also warms up our planet earth. If there was no sun, our earth would have been a cold planet that wouldn’t have been able to support life. The energy of the sun also enables the water cycle. In other words, when the rainwater on the surface evaporates, it forms clouds to make it rain. Finally, we can also use the energy of the sun at home for serving functions like drying our food and clothes. Thus, the sun provides us with numerous benefits which makes life easier on earth.

      The sun is an essential component of the solar system. It is what has made it possible for life to exist on earth. Thus, it provides us with many benefits which we must be thankful for. However, it is also important to remember to not indulge excessively in the sun as it may have some ill-effects as well.

80 – ) Birds

                Birds are very special animals that have particular characteristics which are common amongst all of them. For instance, all of them have feathers, wings and two legs. Similarly, all birds lay eggs and are warm-blooded. They are very essential for our environment and exist in different breeds. Thus, an essay on birds will take us through their importance.

Importance of Birds

Birds have different sizes and can be as small as 2 inches and as big as 2.75 meters. For instance, bee hummingbird (smallest) and ostrich (largest). Bird’s existence dates back to 160 million years ago.

       There are different types of birds that exist which vary in characteristics. For instance, there are penguins that cannot fly. Further, there are birds that are known for their intelligence like Parrots and Corvidae.  Moreover, we have peacocks which are beautiful and symbolize rain and good weather. Next, there are bats and vultures as well. Birds connect very closely to the environment and are quite intuitive. They can predict the weather conditions and some are kept near coal mines for the prediction of a mine explosion. It is because they are sensitive to the release of high levels of carbon monoxide. They are quite social and enjoy singing as well. Birds enjoy the freedom of moving anywhere without boundaries.

            My favourite bird is the parrot. It is a colourful bird that is present in many parts of the world. It comes in many shapes, sizes and colours. Parrots are famous for having vivid colours. Some have a single, bright colour while others have a rainbow of different colours. Parrots are usually small and medium in size that mostly eats seeds, nuts and fruits. The lifespan of a parrot depends on its species.     Larger ones like cockatoos and macaws live for 80 years while the smaller ones like lovebirds live for around 15 years. In fact, parrots are quite intelligent. They have the ability to imitate human speech which is why many people keep them as pets.   Consequently, they are also the most sought-after type of bird for commercial purposes. All over the world, people are taking measures to ensure parrots get nice treatment. Many cultures also consider them sacred.

                              Parrots are highly intelligent and thrive at their best when they are free and not captured in cages. I used to have a parrot when I was little and I never kept it in a cage. It used to sit on my shoulder wherever I went and never flew away. Parrots are my favourite bird.

           Due to hunting, poaching and disruption of the ecological balance, many birds are getting extinct. As a result, birds living in water like swans, ducks and more are also falling drastically in number because of pollution. Thus, we all must take proper measures to help the birds live and save them from extinction. Birds are vital for our ecosystem and its balance, thus we must all keep them safe.