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 quite some time since we last corresponded and I was thrilled to receive your letter. Your disbelief about the hot weather I mentioned in Florida over the summer made me smile, as I realize how different our climates can be.
You see, the mistake lies in the fact that our locations are situated in different hemispheres of the Earth. While you live in Australia, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere, I reside in Florida, which is in the Northern Hemisphere. This geographical difference is a major factor in the contrasting weather patterns we experience.
In the Northern Hemisphere, such as where I am, when it is summertime, the sun's rays are more direct and intense, leading to hotter temperatures. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere during this time, the sun's rays are more spread out and less intense, resulting in cooler weather. This is due to the Earth's tilt on its axis as it orbits around the sun.
Let's talk about the concept of the Equator, which is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The Equator receives the most sunlight throughout the year, making it generally warm or hot. As we move away from the Equator towards the poles, the angle of sunlight decreases, resulting in cooler temperatures.
The Earth's rotation on its axis also plays a role in the differing climates we experience. As the Earth rotates, it causes day and night. This rotation also causes the occurrence of seasons. When a particular hemisphere tilts towards the sun, it experiences summer, while the other side experiences winter.
Now, looking specifically at our situations, during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere, including Florida, the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the sun's rays to be more direct, resulting in hotter temperatures. This is why Florida has been consistently reaching temperatures of around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
On the other hand, in Australia, which is in the Southern Hemisphere, the tilt of the Earth's axis during your winter causes the angle of sunlight to be less direct, leading to cooler temperatures. This explains why the daily temperature in your location is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit on a regular basis.
I hope this explanation clears up any confusion regarding the differing weather conditions between our locations. The Earth's tilt and rotation, along with the concept of hemispheres and axis, all come together to create these variations in climate and temperature. It's fascinating how such factors can affect weather patterns across the globe!
I am eagerly looking forward to hearing more about the unique seasons and climates you experience in Australia. Please feel free to share any interesting anecdotes or experiences in your upcoming letters. I always enjoy learning about different parts of the world.
Take care, my friend, and stay well.
Warmest regards,
[Your Name]