Synopses & Reviews
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SCORE HIGHER
with BARRON'S
For 70 years BARRON'S experts have helped students surpass their expectations on standardized tests. This is the only book you will need to get the score you want on the AP Environmental Science Test
An all-new diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses All content updated to reflect the most recent AP Environmental Science tests Proven test-taking strategies for success Subject reviews covering Earth Systems and Resources; The Living World; and Population Two additional practice tests with automatic scoring on the enclosed CD-ROM BARRON'S GIVES YOU THE ANSWERS!
Every question in this book comes with a complete and comprehensive explanation
Synopsis
This updated test preparation manual presents two full-length practice exams plus a brand-new diagnostic test with all questions answered and explained. Also included is a detailed review that covers all test topics. The topics fall into three categories: Earth Systems and Resources; The Living World; and Population. Each review section is filled with practice questions and quizzes with answers. The manual also presents an overview of the test, helpful test-taking strategies, and hundreds of diagrams and illustrations. This version of the manual comes with an enclosed CD-ROM that presents two additional full-length practice tests with answers and automatic scoring.
Table of Contents
What's New in the 4th Edition?
Format of the APES Exam
Test-Taking Strategies
Topics Covered on the Exam
Questions Commonly Asked About the APES Exam
UNIT I: EARTH SYSTEMS ANDRESOURCES (10-15%)
Chapter 1: The Earth
Chapter 2: The Atmosphere
Chapter 3: Global Water Resources and Use
UNIT II: THE LIVING WORLD (10-15%) Chapter 4: Ecosystems
Chapter 5: Natural Biogeochemical Cycles
UNIT III: POPULATION (10-15%) Chapter 6: Populations
UNIT IV: LAND AND WATER USE(10-15%)
Chapter 7: Land and Water Use
UNIT V: ENERGY RESOURCES ANDCONSUMPTION (10-15%)
Chapter 8: Energy
UNIT VI: POLLUTION (25-30%) Chapter 9: Pollution
Chapter 10: Impacts on the Environment and Human Health
UNIT VII: GLOBAL CHANGE (10-15%) Chapter 11: Stratospheric Ozone and Global Warming
PRACTICE EXAMS Practice Exam 1
Practice Exam 2
Index