AP Environmental Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of AP Environmental Science?

• The study of space and astronomy

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of interactions between Earth's systems and human systems

• The study of human history

What is the first topic covered in the AP Environmental Science course?

• Energy use

• Human populations

• The Earth itself

• Climate change

What concept is crucial for living within Earth's boundaries?

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Sustainability

• Industrialization

What happened to the population of Easter Island?

• It flourished due to industrialization

• It declined dramatically due to deforestation

• It remained stable over time

• It increased due to sustainable practices

Who is considered a key figure in modern environmental science?

• Charles Darwin

• Rachel Carson

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What is the main difference between environmental science and environmentalism?

• Environmental science is about politics, while environmentalism is about ethics

• Environmental science is a belief system, while environmentalism is a scientific method

• Environmental science focuses on lobbying, while environmentalism focuses on research

• Environmental science seeks truth about interactions with the environment, while environmentalism is a belief system

What is one of the planetary boundaries mentioned in the video?

• Technological advancement

• Urban development

• Space exploration

• Ocean acidification

What is the predicted increase in global temperature mentioned in the video?

• 4 degrees

• 3 degrees

• 2 degrees

• 1 degree

What is the term used to describe the impact of developed countries on resource use?

• Energy footprint

• Ecological footprint

• Carbon footprint

• Water footprint

What drives the solutions for sustainability according to the video?

• Social movements

• Economic drivers

• Technological advancements

• Political will