AP Environmental Science

Exam Breakdown

Section I: Multiple Choice | 80 Questions | 1 Hour and 30 Minutes | 60% of Exam Score


Section II: Free Response | 3 Questions | 1 Hour and 10 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score

Investigative Design: Environmental Scenario Based In Quantitative Data Or Visual Model

Problem Analysis: Environmental Scenario Based In Quantitative Data Or Visual Model To Propose Solution

Calculative Problem Analysis: Environmental Scenario To Propose and Calculate Solution


* Four Function, Scientific, and Graphing Calculator Permitted Throughout Exam

Units

Unit 1: The Living World - Ecosystems | 6-8%

Unit 2: The Living World - Biodiversity | 6-8%

Unit 3: Populations | 10-15%

Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources | 10-15%

Unit 5: Land and Water Use | 10-15%

Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption | 10-15%

Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution | 7-10%

Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution | 7-10%

Unit 9: Global Change | 15-20%


Resources