AP Environmental Science Concepts

This video introduces AP Environmental Science, focusing on the interactions between Earth's systems and human systems. It covers course structure, sustainability, human impact, and planetary boundaries. The video emphasizes the importance of scientific practices, case studies, and preparing for the AP exam. Key topics include climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability models.

What is the primary focus of AP Environmental Science?

• The development of new technologies

• The history of environmental policies

• The study of Earth's physical features

• The interactions between Earth's systems and human systems

What example is used to illustrate the consequences of exceeding environmental boundaries?

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

• Easter Island

Who is credited with bringing environmental science into the modern age?

• Al Gore

• David Attenborough

• Rachel Carson

• John Muir

How does environmental science differ from environmentalism?

• Environmentalism focuses on scientific methods

• Environmental science is a belief system

• Environmentalism is purely economic

• Environmental science seeks to understand interactions with the environment

What is the role of industry in achieving sustainability?

• Industry should be replaced by agriculture

• Industry should focus on increasing production

• Industry must drive solutions for sustainability

• Industry has no role in sustainability

What is an ecological footprint?

• A type of pollution

• A measure of biodiversity

• A new form of energy

• A measure of resource consumption

What makes AP Environmental Science different from other sciences?

• It does not involve any fieldwork

• It is purely theoretical

• It only focuses on natural sciences

• It includes social sciences and humanities

What is a key component of the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Group projects

• Oral presentations

• Video submissions

What is unique about the AP Environmental Science exam's calculation section?

• It allows the use of calculators

• It requires no calculations

• It does not allow calculators

• It focuses on historical data

What is the purpose of case studies in environmental science?

• To memorize facts

• To understand environmental laws

• To connect course knowledge with real-world scenarios

• To focus on economic theories