Ecosystems, populations, resources, energy, pollution, and global change, with the math and data analysis the exam expects.
The Living World: Ecosystems
Energy flow and nutrient cycles.
The Living World: Biodiversity
Diversity, island biogeography, and ecological succession.
Populations
Population growth, carrying capacity, and human demographics.
Earth Systems and Resources
Plate tectonics, soil, the atmosphere, and climate.
Land and Water Use
Agriculture, forestry, mining, and urbanization.
Energy Resources and Consumption
Fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables.
Atmospheric Pollution
Air pollutants, smog, and acid rain.
Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
Water pollution, toxins, and solid waste.
Global Change
Ozone depletion, climate change, and biodiversity loss.