AP Environmental Science Exam Review

Front

What type of energy is considered a nonrenewable source?

Back

Nuclear

Front

This type of energy utilizes heat that is stored beneath Earth’s surface to heat water and produce steam.

Back

Geothermal

Front

This energy source is used to generate electricity with photovoltaic (PV) cells.

Back

Solar

Front

Which curve in the graph best represents a K-selected species?

Back

A

Front

Dandelions grow quickly and produce many seeds, ensuring that at least some plants will survive and produce seeds themselves. Which curve best represents the survivorship of dandelions?

Back

D

Front

Certain lizards display a survivorship curve where the chance of survival is independent of age. Which line on the graph best depicts the survivorship of these lizards?

Back

C

Front

This is the location of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, with a generating capacity of 22,500 MW

Back

C

Front

At this site a 9.0 magnitude earthquake, which occurred at a nearby subduction zone, triggered one of the largest nuclear reactor disasters in history.

Back

D

Front

Geothermal energy is the main energy source at this location because it is located on a large divergent boundary.

Back

B

Front

This type of irrigation is often used by small-scale farming operations, and it requires extensive labor to set up individual irrigation lines.

Back

Drip Irrigation