AP Environmental
Science Resources
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I.
Earth Systems and Resources (10–15%) |
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I. Earth Systems and Resources (10–15%) |
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(Geologic time scale; plate
tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism; seasons; Solar intensity and
latitude) |
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Hippocampus |
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The Solid Earth - CNX |
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Activities |
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Labs |
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PowerPoints |
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Geology - Ewoldsen |
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Videos |
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I. Earth Systems and Resources
(10–15%) |
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B.
The Atmosphere |
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(Composition; structure;
weather and climate; atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis
Effect; atmosphere–ocean interactions; ENSO) |
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Reading/Video |
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Atmosphere Video |
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Activities |
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Labs |
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PowerPoints |
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Videos |
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I. Earth Systems and Resources
(10–15%) |
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C. Global Water Resources and Use |
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(Freshwater/saltwater; ocean
circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface and groundwater
issues; global problems; conservation) |
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Reading/Video |
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Hippocampus Water
and Life – All |
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Text Introduction Water Video Distribution
of Freshwater Resources Groundwater
Hydrology: How Water Flows World
Demand for Water |
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Activities |
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Home Water
Use Survey by L. Bauck |
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Water
Cycle Game – Roll Dice and fill in Chart |
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Labs |
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Water Testing La Motte - GREEN
Standard Water Monitoring Kit Vernier – Water Quality Products |
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PowerPoints |
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Water
Use – Ewoldsen |
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MWD
– Los Angeles Water District |
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Videos |
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I. Earth Systems and Resources
(10–15%) |
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D.
Soil and Soil Dynamics |
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(Rock cycle; formation;
composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and
other soil problems; soil conservation) |
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Reading/Video |
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Soils
– online text |
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Activities |
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Labs |
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Weathering
Lab |
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PowerPoints |
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Videos |