What makes the earth tick?

Teachers always word questions to make them sound more difficult. They make you feel dumb because you wouldnt talk that way & don't understand the question, therefore are behind somehow & need to study more. when infact it's Just the wording. Yes he wants you to list the different things that the sun has had impact on. This ranges from all the topics he has given you. Explain a bit about each of them & how the sun is involved. Piece of cake. :)