
APES Unit 3 Test Review
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11th - 12th Grade
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Looking at this comprehensive quiz, I can see it covers population ecology and demography within the broader context of environmental science. This material is designed for grades 11-12 students in an Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) course, as evidenced by the sophisticated analytical skills required and the integration of mathematical calculations with ecological concepts. Students need a solid understanding of demographic transition theory, population growth models (exponential vs. logistic), survivorship curves, and r-selected versus K-selected reproductive strategies. The mathematical components require proficiency in percentage calculations, growth rate formulas, and the rule of 70 for doubling time. Additionally, students must interpret age structure diagrams, analyze carrying capacity concepts, and understand the relationships between socioeconomic factors and population dynamics. The quiz also touches on basic ecological concepts like trophic levels and species characteristics, requiring students to synthesize knowledge across multiple environmental science domains. Created by Victoria Burton, a Science teacher in US who teaches grade 11-12. This quiz serves as an excellent review tool for Unit 3 of the AP Environmental Science curriculum, specifically targeting population ecology and human demographics before a major assessment. Teachers can deploy this quiz effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student readiness, assign it as homework to reinforce key concepts, or use selected questions as warm-up activities to activate prior knowledge before diving deeper into population dynamics. The variety of question types—from straightforward definitional questions to complex analytical problems requiring mathematical calculations—makes it versatile for differentiated instruction and scaffolded learning. This assessment aligns with AP Environmental Science Learning Objectives related to population ecology, demographic transition, and species interactions, supporting the College Board's emphasis on quantitative analysis and systems thinking in environmental science education.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following characteristics is most closely associated with a country that demonstrates the age structure diagram show above?
There is a low infant mortality rate
A high percentage of the population has access to medical care
There is a low population growth
There is a high total fertility rate
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of age structure diagram represents a population with negative growth rate?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Countries undergoing rapid populations growth include which of the following?
I only
II only
III only
II and III
I, II, and III
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-1
NGSS.HS-LS2-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Represents the biotic potential of the species
A
B
C
D
E
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-1
NGSS.HS-LS2-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Represents the maximum number of individuals that can be supported by a particular ecosystem on a long-term basis
A
B
C
D
E
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a true statement about the total fertility of a society?
The total fertility of a society is the difference between the crude birth rate and the crude death rate.
The total fertility of a society is the number of children necessary for a couple to replace themselves in the next generation.
The total fertility of a society is positively correlated with the average education of women.
The total fertility of a society is negatively correlated with the number of women of child-bearing age.
The total fertility of a society decreases as the society progresses through the demographic transition.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is most typically associated with the transition from a rural to an urbanized society?
Reduced birth rates
Reduced need for sewage-treatment facilities
Increased rates of population growth
Increased air quality in urban areas
Increased stabilization of microclimate in urban areas
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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