♻️ 2023 AP Environmental Science Study Plan and Progress Tracker

Welcome to this plethora of resources that cover everything! This toolkit is constantly being updated with more resources! AP Environmental Science is a college-level course where you will develop an understanding of relationships in the natural world through inquiry-driven investigation and field work.

🚨 All you need to know about the 2023 AP Enviro Exam!

The AP Environmental Science Exam

A breakdown of the exam content by percentage.

Unit Exam Weighting (MCQ)
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%

Science Practices

By taking AP Environmental, you’ll gain a variety of skills that will help you think and practice like a environmental scientist.

Skill Description Exam Weighting (MCQ) Exam Weighting (FRQ)
1. Concept Explanation Explain environmental concepts, processes, and models presented in written format 30%–38% 13%–20%
2. Visual Representations Analyze visual representations of environmental concepts and processes 12%–19% 6%–10%
3. Text Analysis Analyze sources of information about environmental issues 6%–8% Not assessed in free-response section.
4. Scientific Experiments Analyze research studies that test environmental principles 2%–4% 10%–14%
5. Data Analysis Analyze and interpret quantitative data represented in tables, charts, and graphs 12%–19% 6%–10%
6. Mathematical Routines Apply quantitative methods to address environmental concepts 6%–9% 20%
7. Environmental Solutions Propose and justify solutions to environmental problems 17%–23% 26%–34%

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Study Guides for Every Unit

🏜 Unit 1 - The Living World: Ecosystems

🐠 Unit 2 - The Living World: Biodiversity

👪 Unit 3 - Populations

🌏 Unit 4 - Earth Systems and Resources

🏖 Unit 5 - Land and Water Use

⚡️ Unit 6 - Energy Resources and Consumption

💨 Unit 7 - Atmospheric Pollution

♻️ Unit 8 - Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution

🔥 Unit 9 - Global Change

AP Environmental Science MCQ

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