Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems

Introduction to Ecosystems

Species Interactions in Ecosystems

Terrestrial Biomes

Major Terrestrial Biomes

Aquatic Biomes

Major Aquatic Biomes

The Carbon Cycle

The Carbon Cycle

The Nitrogen Cycle

The Nitrogen Cycle

The Phosphorus Cycle

The Phosphorus Cycle

The Hydrologic (Water) Cycle

The Hydrologic Cycle

Primary Productivity

Primary Productivity in Ecosystems

Trophic Levels

Trophic Levels in Ecosystems

Energy Flow & the 10% Rule

Energy Transfers in Ecosystems

Food Chains & Food Webs

Food Chains & Food Webs in Ecosystems

Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity

Introduction to Biodiversity

Biodiversity in Ecosystems

Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem Services

Island Biogeography

Island Biogeography

Ecological Tolerance

Ecological Tolerance

Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems

Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems

Adaptations

Adaptations of Organisms

Ecological Succession

Ecological Succession

Unit 3: Populations

Generalist & Specialist Species

Generalist & Specialist Species

K-Selected & r-Selected Species

Life Cycles & Reproductive Strategies

Survivorship Curves

Survivorship Curves

Carrying Capacity

Carrying Capacity

Population Growth & Resource Availability

Population Growth & Resource Availability

Age Structure Diagrams

Age Structure Diagrams

Total Fertility Rate

Total Fertility Rate

Human Population Dynamics

Human Population Dynamics

Demographic Transition

Demographic Transition

Unit 4: Earth Systems & Resources

Plate Tectonics

Plate Tectonics

Soil Formation & Erosion

Characteristics of Soil

Soil Composition & Properties

Soil Composition & Properties

Earth’s Atmosphere

Composition & Structure of Earth's Atmosphere

Global Wind Patterns

Atmospheric Circulation

Watersheds

Watersheds

Solar Radiation & Earth’s Seasons

Solar Radiation & Earth's Seasons

Earth’s Geography & Climate

How Earth’s Geography Effects Weather & Climate

El Niño & La Niña

El Niño & La Niña

Unit 6: Energy Resources & Consumption

Renewable & Nonrenewable Resources

Introduction to Energy

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Global Energy Consumption

Trends in Energy Consumption

Fuel Types & Uses

Types of Fuels & Uses

Distribution of Natural Energy Resources

Distribution of Natural Energy Resources

Fossil Fuels

Generating energy from fossil fuels

Environmental Impacts of Fossil Fuels

Nuclear Power

Using Nuclear Energy for Power

Nuclear Energy & the Environment

Energy from Biomass

Using Biomass for Energy

Solar Energy

Use of Solar Energy for Power

Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy

Hydroelectric Power

Using Hydroelectric Power

Environmental Impacts of Hydroelectricity

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Using Hydrogen as Fuel

Environmental Impacts of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Wind Energy

Using the Wind as Energy

Environmental Impacts of Wind Energy

Energy Conservation

Conserving Energy

Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution

Introduction to Air Pollution

Sources & Effects of Air Pollution

Photochemical Smog

Causes, Effects & Managing Photochemical Smog

Thermal Inversion

Thermal Inversion & Pollution

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide & Particulates

Sources of Carbon Dioxide & Particulates

Indoor Air Pollutants

Types of Indoor Air Pollutants

Radon-222 Gas

Reduction of Air Pollutants

Reducing Air Pollutants

Acid Rain

Acid Deposition

Environmental Impacts of Acid Deposition

Noise Pollution

Causes and Effects of Noise Pollution

Unit 8: Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution

Sources of Pollution

Types of Pollution Sources

Human Impacts on Ecosystems

Human Activities on Aquatic Ecosystems

Endocrine Disruptors

Effects of Endocrine Disruptors

Human Impacts on Wetlands & Mangroves

Human Activities on Wetlands & Mangroves

Eutrophication

Eutrophication

Thermal Pollution

Thermal Pollution

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

Persistent Organic Pollutants

Bioaccumulation & Biomagnification

Bioaccumulation & Biomagnification

Solid Waste Disposal

Solid Waste Disposal

Issues of Solid Waste Disposal Methods

Waste Reduction Methods

Waste Reduction Methods

Sewage Treatment

Sewage Treatment

Lethal Dose 50%

Lethal Dose 50%

Dose Response Curve

Pollution & Human Health

Pollution & Human Health

Pathogens & Infectious Diseases

Pathogens & Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Study tools

• College Board AP® Environmental Science · Past Papers

Related links

• AP® Environmental Science · Revision Notes
• AP® Environmental Science · Past Papers