Navigating the Depths of AP Environmental Science and Its Interconnected Topics

Mr. Smeeds introduces AP Environmental Science (APES), highlighting its unique focus on the interconnectedness of the human and natural worlds. The course covers a wide range of topics, from ecology to global change, with a broad but shallow approach. The APES exam includes multiple choice and free response questions, with a focus on concise, vocabulary-rich answers. The course's difficulty varies based on students' prior AP experience. Mr. Smeeds advises students to 'think like a mountain' and 'write like a scholar' to succeed in APES.

What is the primary focus of the AP Environmental Science course?

• Historical events and their environmental impact

• Advanced physics and chemistry concepts

• Interconnectedness of human and natural worlds

• Study of primates and their habitats

Which of the following topics is NOT covered in the APES course?

• Quantum mechanics

• Urban development

• Population control

• Food production

How many units are covered in the APES course?

• Nine

• Five

• Seven

• Eleven

What is the format of the APES exam's multiple-choice section?

• 50 questions in 60 minutes

• 80 questions in 90 minutes

• 100 questions in 120 minutes

• 60 questions in 80 minutes

What type of writing is required for the FRQs in the APES exam?

• Concise, vocabulary-rich sentences

• Detailed historical analysis

• Complex thesis points

• Elaborate essays

How does the difficulty of APES compare to AP Biology, Chemistry, or Physics?

• APES is less challenging

• APES does not compare

• APES is more challenging

• APES is equally challenging

Which AP courses are similar in complexity to APES?

• AP Calculus and AP Statistics

• AP Psychology and AP Human Geography

• AP Literature and AP Language

• AP Art History and AP Music Theory

What does 'think like a mountain' encourage students to do?

• Focus on individual topics

• Embrace interconnectedness of topics

• Write lengthy essays

• Memorize facts

What is the key to writing like a scholar in APES?

• Using complex language

• Focusing on historical context

• Avoiding scientific terms

• Writing concise, vocabulary-rich sentences

What is the main advice given to APES students?

• Ignore environmental implications

• Memorize all facts

• Focus on historical events

• Understand interconnectedness and write concisely