AP Environmental Science All Access (Advanced Placement (AP) All Access)

Book + Web + Mobile

Everything you need to prepare for the Advanced Placement* exam, in a study system built around you!

There are many different ways to prepare for an Advanced Placement* exam. What's best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how comfortable you are with the subject matter. To score your highest, you need a system that can be customized to fit you: your schedule, your learning style, and your current level of knowledge.

This book, and the free online tools that come with it, will help you personalize your AP* Environmental Science prep by testing your understanding, pinpointing your weaknesses, and delivering flashcard study materials unique to you.

The REA AP* All Access system allows you to create a personalized study plan through three simple steps: targeted review of exam content, assessment of your knowledge, and focused study in the topics where you need the most help.

Here's how it works:

Review the Book:

Study the topics tested on the AP* Environmental Science exam and learn proven AP* strategies that will help you tackle any question you may see on test day.

Test Yourself and Get Feedback:

As you review the book, test yourself with 7 end-of-chapter quizzes, plus 2 mini-tests. Score reports from your free online tests and quizzes give you a fast way to pinpoint what you really know and what you should spend more time studying.

Improve Your Score:

Armed with your score reports, you can personalize your study plan. Review the parts of the book where you are weakest, and use the REA Study Center to create your own unique AP* Environmental Science e-flashcards, adding to the 100 free cards included with this book.

Visit The REA Study Center for a suite of online tools:

The best way to personalize your study plan and truly focus on your weaknesses is to get frequent feedback on what you know and what you don't. At the online REA Study Center, you can access three types of assessment: topic-level quizzes, mini-tests, and a full-length practice test. Each of these tools provides true-to-format questions and delivers a detailed score report that follows the topics set by the College Board.

Topic-Level Quizzes

Short, 15-minute online quizzes are available throughout the review and are designed to test your immediate grasp of the topics just covered.

Mini-Tests

Two online mini-tests cover what you've studied in each half of the book. These tests are like the actual AP* Environmental Science exam, only shorter, and will help you evaluate your overall understanding of the subject.

Full-Length Practice Test

After you've finished reviewing the book, take our full-length AP* Environmental Science exam to practice under test-day conditions. Available both in the book and online, this test gives you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. We strongly recommend that you take the online version of the exam for the added benefits of timed testing, automatic scoring, and a detailed score report.

Improving Your Score: e-Flashcards

With your score reports from the quizzes and tests, you'll be able to see exactly which AP* Environmental Science topics you need to review. Use this information to create your own flashcards for the areas where you are weak. And, because you will create these flashcards through the REA Study Center, you'll be able to access them from any computer or smartphone. Not quite sure what to put on your flashcards? Start with the 100 free cards included when you buy this book.

This complete AP* test prep package comes with a customized study schedule and expert test-taking strategies and tips.

AP* Environmental Science All Access™

Anytime, Anywhere Access to AP Prep

Make the most of your time with a new kind of study system built around you.

You need a high score on the AP Environmental Science exam to get the college credit or placement youre counting on. We know prepping efficiently is important to you. So were here to help you stay flexible and focused with REAs All Access study system.

AP Environmental Science All Access offers you seamless access to targeted Advanced Placement Environmental Science assessment with e-flashcards, quizzes, and practice tests—just pick up wherever you leave off from whatever device youre on! Whether youre on your computer, smartphone, or other mobile device, All Access is there for you.

3 Study Tools Working Together to Help You Succeed

Book: Targeted review of the AP Environmental Science material youll be expected to know on exam day, plus proven tips and strategies for answering every question type.

Web: Diagnostic tools at the online REA Study Center help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, so you know exactly where to focus your study.

Mobile: Customizable e-flashcards mean personalized prep—practice where you need it most.

Mr. Reel is also a LEED accredited professional for sustainable development and earned the William Pressley Award for research in education for his work in environmental sustainability in schools. In 2004, Mr. Reel was awarded the U.S. Department of Education Presidential Teacher Award. Mr. Reel earned his B.A. in Human Biology and his M.S. in Biology from Stanford University.

About Our Author

About Research & Education Association

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: Welcome to REAs All Access for AP Environmental Science

Chapter 2: Strategies for the Exam

Chapter 3: Basic Concepts and Skills Review

Review of Principles of Matter

Review of Math Skills

Analyzing Scientific Data

Review of Experimental Design

Chapter 4: Earth Systems

Global Movement of Matter and Energy

The Earth

The Atmosphere

Global Water Resources

Soil Resources

Quiz 1....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 5: The Living World

Ecosystem Structure

Survey of Earths Ecosystems

Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Ecosystem Diversity and Change

Natural Biogeochemical Cycles

Quiz 2....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 6: Populations

Population Biology

Human Populations

Quiz 3....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Mini-Test 1............................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 7: Land and Water Use

Agriculture

The Environmental Impact of Agriculture

Pest Control

Rangelands

Fishing

Forests

Wetlands

Mining

Urban Land Development

Transportation Infrastructure

Public and Federal Lands

Land Conservation Options

Water Resources Management

Global Economics

Quiz 4....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 8: Energy Resources and Consumption

Energy Concepts

Energy Units and Calculations

Human Energy Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Energy Conservation

Quiz 5....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 9: Pollution

Air Pollution

Effects of Pollutants on Humans

Effects of Pollutants on Ecosystems

Noise Pollution

Water Pollution

Solid Waste

Effects of Pollution on the Environment and Humans

LEED Certification

Quiz 6....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Chapter 10: Global Changes

Stratospheric Ozone

Global Warming

Biodiversity

Quiz 7....................................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Mini-Test 2............................................available online at www.rea.com/studycenter

Practice Exam (also available online at www.rea.com/studycenter)

Answer Key

Detailed Explanations of Answers

Glossary

Index