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.
Your letter must be at least 250 words or more and should include multiple paragraphs.
You must include a salutation and a signature.
Dear [Friend's Name],
I hope this letter finds you well. It's always a pleasure to correspond with you and share our experiences, no matter the distance between us. Today, I wanted to address the topic of weather, specifically the high temperatures we have been experiencing here in Florida during the summer.
I understand your disbelief when I mentioned that the temperature in our area consistently reaches 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It may seem impossible, especially when you mention that your location in Australia maintains a daily temperature of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this difference in temperature can be attributed to our respective locations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, which experience opposite seasons.
In the Northern Hemisphere, where Florida is situated, we are currently in the summer season. This is a time when the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the sun's rays to hit our region more directly, leading to higher temperatures. We experience longer days and shorter nights during this time. On the other hand, Australia, being in the Southern Hemisphere, is currently in the winter season.
During this season, the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the sun's rays to be spread over a larger area in Australia, resulting in lower temperatures. Additionally, the length of daylight is shorter, and nights are longer during your winter. These factors combined contribute to the cooler temperatures you are experiencing in Australia while we are enduring the scorching heat of summer here in Florida.
I hope this explanation helps clarify the misconception. It is fascinating how the Earth's tilt and its position in relation to the sun influence our daily weather patterns and ultimately the seasons we experience. It is one of the many wonders of nature that make our world so diverse and interesting.
Thank you for bringing up this topic, as it reminded me once again of the remarkable variations we have across the globe. I cannot wait to hear more about your experiences and how the changing seasons in Australia affect your daily life.
Take care, and I look forward to our continued correspondence.
Warmest regards,
[Your Name]