Math Skills for AP Environmental Science

Mr. Ariel's screencast reviews essential math concepts for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on metric units, conversions, and dimensional analysis. The video emphasizes practicing math on paper without a calculator and provides strategies for solving complex unit conversions. It includes practice problems and tips for tackling math questions on the AP exam.

Why is it important to practice math skills on paper for the AP Environmental Science exam?

• Because calculators are allowed on the exam.

• Because calculators are not allowed on the exam.

• Because most problems require complex calculations.

• Because math is not a significant part of the exam.

What is the mnemonic device used to remember the order of metric prefixes?

• Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.

• My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Noodles.

• King Henry died by drinking chocolate milk.

• Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge.

If you have 45 meters, how many millimeters is that?

• 4500 millimeters

• 45000 millimeters

• 450 millimeters

• 450000 millimeters

Which of the following prefixes is not commonly seen on the AP Environmental Science test?

• Kilo

• Deca

• Milli

• Centi

What is dimensional analysis primarily used for?

• Graphing data points.

• Converting complex units accurately.

• Solving algebraic equations.

• Converting simple units quickly.

How many meters are in a megameter?

• 1,000,000 meters

• 100,000 meters

• 10,000,000 meters

• 1000 meters

In dimensional analysis, why is it important to place the conversion factor correctly?

• To ensure the units cancel out correctly.

• To make the math easier.

• To avoid using a calculator.

• To simplify the problem.

What is the result of converting 45 kilometers per hour to meters per second using dimensional analysis?

• 12.5 meters per second

• 15 meters per second

• 10 meters per second

• 20 meters per second

What should you always include with your answer in the AP Environmental Science exam?

• A unit

• A graph

• A diagram

• A calculator

What does the AP Environmental Science exam test you on with math problems?

• Your ability to memorize formulas.

• Your speed in solving problems.

• Your ability to use a calculator.

• Your understanding of underlying concepts.