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Ap Human Geography Chapter 9 Study Guide

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WATER

1. West – It is to the west that the sun sets at the end of the day. This fact connects the element of water to the west, since with the setting of the sun darkness approaches and with it coolness, which are aspects of this element. In addition, it is after a hectic day that we wind down and experience a measure of peace and calm. Since the element of water is also associated with calmness it is appropriate to link it with the west and the setting sun.

2. Fall – It is during the fall that the weather is starting to calm, and the temperature is starting to cool down. It is also a time when individuals start to emotionally wind down and prepare for the sedate winter months. Traditionally, this is the time of year for the harvest and …show more content…

Winter – The element of earth has several associations with winter. First, the element of earth is associated with coolness, and it is during the winter that that we have the coldest temperatures. Second, the element of earth is linked with darkness, and it is during the winter when we experience the longest periods of darkness. Finally, the element of earth is associated with death, and it is during the winter that many plants die or become dormant until the following spring.

9. Midnight – The element of earth is associated with coolness. Since midnight is the coldest time of the day, a link is formed between midnight and the element of earth. In addition midnight is the darkest time on the earth. Since the element of earth is associated with darkness a natural link is formed with midnight.

10. North (in the Northern Hemisphere) South (in the Southern Hemisphere) – In the Northern Hemisphere the element of earth is linked to the north because the farther you travel north the longer the periods of darkness become. It is also true that the farther you travel north the colder the climates become. Therefore, traditionally the north has been associated the element of earth. These associations are reversed if you live in the Southern Hemisphere since traveling south will produce greater periods of darkness and

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