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AP Environmental Science
This text is designed to acquaint students with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. Scientific method is used to analyze and understand the interrelationships between humans and the natural environment. This test shows how ecological realities and the material desire of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution.
- Publisher
- LibreTexts
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 26 sections
- 01: Chapters
- 1.01: Flow of Energy
- 1.02: Cycling of Matter
- 1.03: The Solid Earth
- 1.04: The Atmosphere
- 1.05: The Biosphere
- 1.06: History and Global Distribution
- 1.07: Carrying Capacity
- 1.08: Population Growth
- 1.09: Water
- 1.10: Minerals
- 1.11: Soils
- 1.12: Biological
- 1.13: Non-renewable energy sources
- 1.14: Renewable Energy Sources
- 1.15: Land
- 1.16: Air Water and Soil
- 1.17: Solid Waste
- 1.18: Impact on Human Health
- 1.19: First Order Effects
- 1.20: Higher order interactions
- 1.21: Economic Forces
- 1.22: Cultural and Aesthetic Considerations
- 1.23: Environmental Ethics
- 1.24: Environmental Laws and Regulations
- 1.25: Issues and Options