AP Environmental Science
Advanced Placement Environmental Science examining environmental systems and human impact.
Practical Applications
Analyzing Environmental Data
Making Sense of Environmental Information
Scientists collect data to understand environmental changes and make informed decisions. This might include temperature records, species counts, or pollution measurements.
Data Collection
- Field studies
- Remote sensing (satellites)
- Laboratory analysis
Data Interpretation
By graphing trends and calculating averages, we can spot patterns and predict future changes.
Applying Skills
Analyzing real-world data helps students understand environmental problems and solutions.
Examples
Tracking the decline of a fish species in a river over time.
Comparing air quality data before and after new regulations.