AP Environmental Science. 2012-2013 Edition

450 Pages·2011·5.96 MB·English

by  Linda Williams

5 STEPS TO A 5
AP Environmental Science
2012–2013
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5 STEPS TO A 5™
AP Environmental Science
2012–2013
Linda D. Williams
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
LINDA D. WILLIAMS is a nonfiction writer with specialties in environmental
science, medicine, and space and is trained as a microbiologist. Her work has
ranged from biochemistry and microbiology to genetics and human enzyme
research. During her career, she has worked as a lead scientist and technical
writer for NASA and McDonnell Douglas Space Systems, and served as a
science speaker for the Medical Sciences Division at NASA–Johnson Space
Center. Ms. Williams has developed collaborative projects with researchers at
the Weiss School of Natural Sciences at Rice University, Houston, Texas, and
the University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences. Her ability to make
scientific subjects easily understandable has translated into several science books
for all ages, including four books in the McGraw-Hill Demystified Series (i.e.,
Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Nanotechnology
Demystified). For other books by Williams, visit her website,
www.ldwilliams.com.
CONTENTS
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Five-Step Program
STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program
1 How to Approach the AP Environmental Science Exam
Background of the Advanced Placement Program
Who Writes the AP Environmental Science Exam?
Who Takes the AP Environmental Science Exam?
Topics and Grading on the AP Environmental Science Exam
The Night Before the Exam
The Exam
2 Planning Your Time
Preparing for the AP Environmental Science Exam
If You Get Stuck
STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness
3 Take a Diagnostic Exam
Diagnostic Exam: AP Environmental Science
Answers
Scoring
STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success
4 Approaching Each Question Type
Multiple-Choice Questions
Free-Response Questions
STEP 4 Discover/Review to Score High
5 Earth Science Concepts
Investigating Our Environment
Geological Time
Relative Time
Continental Plates
Faults
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
Free-Response Questions
Free-Response Answers and Explanations
Rapid Review
6 Atmospheric Composition
Composition
Atmospheric Layers
Seasons
Coriolis Effect
Air Pressure
Relative Humidity
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Review Questions
Answers and Explanations
Free-Response Questions
Free-Response Answers and Explanations
Rapid Review
7 Global Water Resources and Use
Global Water