AP
Ferndale High School
Ferndale, WA
Chelle Dunham
chelle.dunham@fsd.k12.wa.us
(360) 383-9357
Environmental Science
II. Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%)
- Earth Science Concepts
(Geologic time scale; plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism; seasons; solar intensity and latitude)- The Atmosphere
(Composition; structure; weather and climate; atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis Effect; atmosphere-ocean interactions; ENSO)- Global Water Resources and Use
(Freshwater/saltwater; ocean circulation; agricultural, industrial, and domestic use; surface and groundwater issues; global problems; conservation)- Soil and Soil Dynamics
(Rock cycle; formation; composition; physical and chemical properties; main soil types; erosion and other soil problems; soil conservation)
1. Earth Science Concepts (Ch 16.1 - 16.4)
2. The Atmosphere (Ch 6.1 -6.2)
Generating currents with salinity and temperature gradients
3. Global Water Resources and Use (Ch 15)
National and Local Water Use (Molnar #11)
Water Loss - Drop by Drop (Molnar #13)
Water Diversions (Molnar #14)
4. Soil and Soil Dynamics (Ch 4.6, 14.3 - 14.4)
The Rock Cycle, Rocks, and Soil (Molnar #1-12)
Soil Formation Lab
Introduction to Arthoropods (Rockett #15)
Soil Diversity (Rockett #16)
Soil Analysis (Molnar #9)
Exam #2
Miller LITE, 14th Ed. Chapters:
4.6, 6.1 - 6.2, 16.1 - 16.4, 15, 14.3 - 14.4
50 multiple choice, 2 FRQs
Due on exam day:
Select study guide question responses
(2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 19, 20, 21)