Student will respond to the prompt included below to demonstrate knowledge of seasons.
VOCABULARY
REQUIRED
OPTIONAL
Equator
Atmosphere
Climate
Diagram
Rotate
Season
Planet
Temperature
Hemisphere
Scale
Orbit
Revolve
Solar System
Axis
Rotate
Planet
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Respond to the following prompt:
Suppose you are corresponding with a friend who lives in Australia through mail and you mention how hot the weather has been in Florida over the summer, consistently reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Your friend responds exclaiming that you must be mistaken! The daily temperature in her location is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis, there is no way the weather you are experiencing is that hot! Write a letter to your friend to explain the mistake she has made. Be sure to fully explain your knowledge of seasons using the required vocabulary above.
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. I recently received your response to my mention of the hot weather in Florida over the summer and I must say, you seem quite surprised! I wanted to take the time to explain the mistake that you made when comparing our temperatures. It all comes down to understanding how seasons work.
Firstly, it's important to understand that our planet, Earth, rotates on an imaginary line called the axis. The axis is tilted, meaning that as Earth revolves around the sun, different parts of the planet receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year. This tilt is what causes the changes in seasons.
Now, let's get into some specific details. As you know, I live in Florida, which is located in the Northern Hemisphere. During the summer months in this hemisphere, the North Pole is tilted towards the sun. This means that the sun's rays hit Florida at a more direct angle, leading to warmer temperatures. Plus, the longer days allow for more sunlight and thus, higher temperatures. This is why we experience such hot weather.
On the other hand, you live in Australia, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. During the summer months in your hemisphere, it is actually winter here in Florida. The South Pole is tilted away from the sun during this time, causing the sun's rays to hit Australia at a less direct angle. This results in cooler temperatures. Additionally, since you are closer to the Equator, your climate tends to be generally milder compared to other regions.
Another important factor to consider is the atmosphere. The atmosphere is the layer of gases that surround our planet. It helps regulate temperature by trapping some of the sun's heat. Due to the natural differences in climate patterns, the atmosphere over Florida might be different from the atmosphere over Australia, which can contribute to variations in temperature.
I hope this explanation clears up any confusion. It's fascinating how our planet's rotation and tilt can create such diverse weather patterns. If you have any further questions or if there's anything else you'd like to discuss, please feel free to ask. I'm always here to explain and learn more about the world we live in.
Take care and stay curious!
Warmest regards,
[Your Name]