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. It's been a while since we last corresponded, and I wanted to catch up and share some updates from my side. I recently mentioned how hot the weather has been in Florida over the summer, consistently reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. However, I received your response exclaiming that I must be mistaken, as the daily temperature in your location is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis. I understand why you might be surprised, but let me explain why your perception is mistaken.
The key concept to understand here is the difference in climate and seasons between our two locations due to the Earth's axis and its rotation. First, let me explain what a climate is. Climate refers to the long-term average weather patterns experienced in a particular region. It includes factors such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind patterns. On the other hand, weather refers to the day-to-day conditions we experience, such as temperature, rainfall, and wind speed.
Now, let's dive deeper into how the Earth's rotation and the concept of seasons play a significant role in determining temperatures across different parts of the world. As you know, our planet, Earth, rotates on an imaginary line called the axis. This axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees concerning its orbit around the sun. This tilt causes the Earth's northern and southern hemispheres to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, resulting in the different seasons we experience.
Since you live in Australia, which is situated in the southern hemisphere, I assume you are currently in the midst of winter while I am experiencing summer here in Florida. Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, the southern hemisphere experiences winter when the northern hemisphere experiences summer, and vice versa. This is because when one hemisphere is leaning towards the sun, it receives more direct sunlight and experiences warmer temperatures, while the other hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, receiving less direct sunlight and experiencing cooler temperatures.
So, while I understand your disbelief that I have been experiencing hot weather with temperatures consistently reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit, it is indeed possible due to the summer season we are currently in here in the northern hemisphere. Similarly, in Australia, where you are located in the southern hemisphere, it is winter, and hence you are experiencing colder temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis.
In conclusion, the difference in our experiences of the weather can be attributed to the concept of seasons and the Earth's rotation on its axis. I hope this explanation clarifies the mistake you initially made about the weather conditions here in Florida. I'll be happy to answer any further questions or provide more information if needed.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Warm regards,
[Your Name]