AP Environmental Science Flashcards: Island Biogeography

Study Island Biogeography in AP Environmental Science with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the impact of sea level rise on island biogeography?

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ANSWER

Reduces island area, increasing extinction. Smaller land area supports fewer species due to habitat loss.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Island Biogeography, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Environmental Science.

How to use these flashcards

Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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A conservation team can designate one of two offshore reserves:

Reserve 1: a single 120 km² island located 40 km offshore
Reserve 2: a single 120 km² island located 5 km offshore All else equal, which reserve is predicted to maintain higher long-term species richness and why?

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