APES Exam Review OVERVIEW OPTION 2: APES ALPHABET REVIEW BOOK

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1 APES Exam Review OVERVIEW Below is a list of exam review options. Read each option carefully, then choose 5-12 you would like to complete for exam review. Remember the exam is cumulative so you will benefit from choosing a variety of assignments and topics. Refer to the course outline on the next few pages for unit breakdown. Every assignment must be completed correctly, thoroughly, IN YOUR OWN HANDWRITING (with the exception of option 10), and on time. Assignments are due the day of your final exam, April 25 (blue) or April 26 (gold). This review assignment is worth a (summative) test grade. One credit (except option 5) is earned for each complete, correct, thorough, high quality, on-time assignment. To earn a B (89%), you must earn at least 5 credits. (6 credits = 93%, 7 credits = 96%) To earn an A (100%), you must earn at least 8 credits. (9-11 credits = 100%) To earn an extreme A (110%), you must earn at least 12 credits. More than 12 assignments will not earn you any extra points, but will definitely help you be extra prepared for the course final exam and the national exam. OPTION 1: FRQS/FRQ PEER REVIEW* *This option will need to be completed with a classmate. For one credit, both parts must be completed by each person. Part 1: Complete four released FRQs (all can be found online), covering four different units. All FRQs must be written in complete sentences (except math). On all math questions, you must show ALL your work, include units (at every step), and circle your final answer. You may not use a calculator. Be sure to indicate the year and question number for each question. Part 2: Once your FRQs are completed, exchange with a classmate and complete a peer review. First, find the scoring guidelines online for each of the questions and check the answers for correctness. Then mark on the FRQs with feedback, including positive comments and constructive criticism. Highlight and draw a line to where each point is earned. Comment on where points are earned and where points are missing. Your comments should help your classmate see the answers that would receive 10/10 points. Almost every FRQ will require you to explain, describe, analyze, discuss, etc. These all mean basically the same thing SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER with details, explanations, examples, etc. Be very specific. Read some completed example FRQs online for ideas. You may earn two credits for this assignment by completing a total of eight FRQs and peer reviewing a total of eight FRQs each. Pick up four or eight FRQ worksheets from your teacher. OPTION 2: APES ALPHABET REVIEW BOOK For two credits, create an APES Alphabet Review Book. Your book should have a title page and then twenty-six pages, one for each letter of the alphabet. For each page, choose a topic that begins with the letter (ex. E=eutrophication) and include an explanation of the topic and a photo or illustration. Keep your writing simple, but scientific. All pages must be handwritten and in color. Bind the pages together before you turn it in. You should cover 26 different topics from all the different units. You may get paper from your teacher.

2 OPTION 3: STUDY CARDS Think of these as flashcards on steroids. For one credit, choose one unit of study and create 20 handwritten index cards, each with information pertaining to a specific topic. These should be concept based, not just vocabulary. For example, a study card about biomagnification may have an explanation, some examples, a case study reference, and a drawing. You may earn two credits by completing a total of 40 cards for two separate units (20 each unit). Put each set of cards in a baggie so it can be attached to your review packet to turn in. You ll need to get your own cards and baggies. OPTION 4: MATH REVIEW For one credit, complete the math review worksheet. You must show ALL your work, include units at every step, and circle your final answer for each problem. You may not use a calculator. Once completed, have your answers checked, and then rework any problem you missed. Repeat until all problems are correct. Pick up a worksheet. OPTION 5: REVIEW BOOK ANNOTATIONS For five credits, purchase an APES exam review book, read the entire book, and make quality annotations as evidence. You may highlight, but this will not count as annotating. Your annotations should show that you have processed the most important information, noted where you still lack understanding, and revisited each topic until you have mastered the content. You will also need to complete the quizzes at the end of each section (multiple choice and FRQ) and use the answers/explanations to check your work. If you are interested in reusing/selling the review book, consider using postits for your annotations. See this AP Central site for more information: Some options for review books are Barron s AP Environmental Science, Cracking the Environmental Science Exam (The Princeton Review), or 5 steps to a 5; AP Environmental Science (Linda D. Williams). The best deals are on Amazon, but if you want to look through the books first, try Barnes & Noble. This assignment covers all the units. You ll need to get your own review book. OPTION 6: LIST REVIEW For one credit, complete the List worksheet. The lists do not need to be in complete sentences. The numbers indicate how many different items should be on each list. This assignment covers all the units. Pick up a worksheet from your teacher. OPTION 7: COMPARE AND CONTRAST REVIEW For one credit, complete the Comparisons worksheets. Thoroughly explain the importance of each topic, and how they compare and contrast. Comparisons should not just be separate definitions, but should refer back to one another and show similarities and differences. This assignment covers all the units. Pick up a worksheet from your teacher. OPTION 8: THREE THINGS TO KNOW For one credit, complete the Three Things to Know worksheet. For each item on the list, identify three IMPORTANT pieces of information and explain each. This should be done in complete sentences. For maximum effectiveness, look up an FRQ that relates to each topic to see what the most important information may be. This assignment covers all the units. Pick up a worksheet from your teacher.

3 OPTION 9: MY BIG FAT APES REVIEW For three credits, complete the APES review worksheet packet. All answers must be handwritten. This assignment covers all the units. Pick up a packet from your teacher. OPTION 10: PLACEMAT REVIEW Placemats are 11x17 sheets of paper that use text, diagrams, images, etc. to cover a particular topic (like a SparkChart). The goal is to cover a lot of information in a compact study sheet. For one credit, complete one placemat covering one unit of study (from the course outline). Again, to provide the best review, you should focus on an area of weakness. You should complete your placemat in color and use both sides of the paper. Laminating (available in the media center) is optional but recommended. You may earn two credits by completing two placemats, covering two different units of study. You may get 11x17 paper from your teacher. OPTION 11: EDPUZZLE REVIEW WITH BOZEMAN VIDEOS EdPuzzle is a site where you watch videos and answer questions as you watch. The videos are created by an APES teacher and cover all the units of study. For one credit, watch the introduction video, then choose one unit of study, watch all the videos for that unit, and complete all the associated questions online. You can login to EdPuzzle and find the videos you need, or you can access the list on Canvas and click the video links. You will need to create an account in EdPuzzle so your answers are recorded. This assignment does not require any handwritten work. You may earn two credits by watching videos and completing associated questions for two units of study (plus the introduction video). Pick up the video list and instructions from your teacher. OPTION 12: DOCUMENTARIES For one credit, watch two documentaries from the list (from two different units), and complete a reflection sheet for each. Your reflections must be handwritten. Please do not choose any documentary that you watched in class. For two credits, watch two additional documentaries (from two different units), and complete two additional reflection sheets. Pick up a video list and one or two reflection sheets from your teacher.

4 APES Units of Study UNIT 1 EARTH SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES A. Earth Science Concepts Geologic time scale; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism; seasons; solar intensity and latitude B. The Atmosphere Composition; structure; weather and climate; atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis Effect; atmosphere ocean interactions; EÑSO C. Global Water Resources and Use Freshwater/saltwater; ocean circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface and groundwater issues; global problems; conservation D. Soil and Soil Dynamics Rock cycle; formation; composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and other soil problems; soil conservation UNIT 2 THE LIVING WORLD A. Ecosystem Structure Biological populations and communities; ecological niches; interactions among species; keystone species; species diversity and edge effects; major terrestrial and aquatic biomes B. Energy Flow Photosynthesis and cellular respiration; food webs and trophic levels; ecological pyramids C. Ecosystem Diversity Biodiversity; natural selection; evolution; ecosystem services D. Natural Ecosystem Change Climate shifts; species movement; ecological succession E. Natural Biogeochemical Cycles Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, water, conservation of matter UNIT 3 POPULATION A. Population Biology Concepts Population ecology; carrying capacity; reproductive strategies; survivorship B. Human Population 1. Human population dynamics Historical population sizes; distribution; fertility rates; growth rates and doubling times; demographic transition; age- structure diagrams 2. Population size Strategies for sustainability; case studies; national policies 3. Impacts of population growth Hunger; disease; economic effects; resource use; habitat destruction

5 UNIT 4 LAND AND WATER USE A. Agriculture 1. Feeding a growing population Human nutritional requirements; types of agriculture; Green Revolution; genetic engineering and crop production; deforestation; irrigation; sustainable agriculture 2. Controlling pests Types of pesticides; costs and benefits of pesticide use; integrated pest management; relevant laws B. Forestry Tree plantations; old growth forests; forest fires; forest management; national forests C. Rangelands Overgrazing; deforestation; desertification; rangeland management; federal rangelands D. Other Land Use 1. Urban land development Planned development; suburban sprawl; urbanization 2. Transportation infrastructure Federal highway system; canals and channels; roadless areas; ecosystem impacts 3. Public and federal lands Management; wilderness areas; national parks; wildlife refuges; forests; wetlands 4. Land conservation options Preservation; remediation; mitigation; restoration 5. Sustainable land-use strategies E. Mining Mineral formation; extraction; global reserves; relevant laws and treaties F. Fishing Fishing techniques; overfishing; aquaculture; relevant laws and treaties G. Global Economics Globalization; World Bank; Tragedy of the Commons; relevant laws and treaties UNIT 5 ENERGY RESOURCES AND CONSUMPTION A. Energy Concepts Energy forms; power; units; conversions; Laws of Thermodynamics B. Energy Consumption 1. History Industrial Revolution; exponential growth; energy crisis 2. Present global energy use 3. Future energy needs C. Fossil Fuel Resources and Use Formation of coal, oil, and natural gas; extraction/purification methods; world reserves and global demand; synfuels; environmental advantages/disadvantages of sources D. Nuclear Energy Nuclear fission process; nuclear fuel; electricity production; nuclear reactor types; environmental advantages/ disadvantages; safety issues; radiation and human health; radioactive wastes; nuclear fusion E. Hydroelectric Power Dams; flood control; salmon; silting; other impacts F. Energy Conservation Energy efficiency; CAFE standards; hybrid electric vehicles; mass transit G. Renewable Energy Solar energy; solar electricity; hydrogen fuel cells; biomass; wind energy; small-scale hydroelectric; ocean waves and tidal energy; geothermal; environmental advantages/disadvantages

6 UNIT 6 POLLUTION A. Pollution Types 1. Air pollution Sources primary and secondary; major air pollutants; measurement units; smog; acid deposition causes and effects; heat islands and temperature inversions; indoor air pollution; remediation and reduction strategies; Clean Air Act and other relevant laws 2. Noise pollution Sources; effects; control measures 3. Water pollution Types; sources, causes, and effects; cultural eutrophication; groundwater pollution; maintaining water quality; water purification; sewage treatment/septic systems; Clean Water Act and other relevant laws 4. Solid waste Types; disposal; reduction B. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health 1. Hazards to human health Environmental risk analysis; acute and chronic effects; dose-response relationships; air pollutants; smoking and other risks 2. Hazardous chemicals in the environment Types of hazardous waste; treatment/disposal of hazardous waste; cleanup of contaminated sites; biomagnification; relevant laws C. Economic Impacts Cost-benefit analysis; externalities; marginal costs; sustainability UNIT 7 GLOBAL CHANGE A. Stratospheric Ozone Formation of stratospheric ozone; ultraviolet radiation; causes of ozone depletion; effects of ozone depletion; strategies for reducing ozone depletion; relevant laws and treaties B. Global Warming Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect; impacts and consequences of global warming; reducing climate change; relevant laws and treaties C. Loss of Biodiversity 1. Habitat loss; overuse; pollution; introduced species; endangered and extinct species 2. Maintenance through conservation 3. Relevant laws and treaties