AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Overview
Learn the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the
interrelationships of the natural world. You will evaluate the risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative solutions in virtual labs.
Major Topics and Concepts
Ecosystems
- Biomes
- Cycles
- Primary Productivity
- Trophic Levels and Energy Flow
- Food Chains and Food Webs
Biodiversity and Poplulations
- Ecological Relationships
- Natural Disruptions
- Adaptation and Succession
- Population Species
- Population Growth
- Demographics
- Human Population
Earth Systems
- Plate Tectonics
- Soil and Watersheds
- The atmosphere and Wind
- Solar Radiation and Seasons
- Weather and Climate
Natural Resources
- Tragedy of the Commons
- Agricultural Practices
- Food Production
- Mining and Urbanization
- Ecological Footprints
- Sustainability
- Pest Management
Energy Resources
- Fossil Fuels
- Nuclear Energy
- Renewable Energy Resources
- Energy Conservation
Air Pollution
- Smog
- Air Pollutants
- Acid Deposition
- Noise Pollution
Water and Land Pollution
- Effects of Pollutants
- Impact on Aquatic Ecosystems
- Solid Waste
- Sewage Treatment
- Human Health and Diseases
- Water and Land Pollution
Global Change
- Ozone Depletion
- Greenhouse Effect
- Global Climate Change
- Effects on Oceans
- Threats to Biodiversity
Fee Details
R 10,166.66
Grade 11, 12
Annual
Household items for lab experiments
Algebra I And Two Years Of High-School Science, With Labs
