AP®︎ Environmental Science Unit 2: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 2 of AP Environmental Science – The Living World: Biodiversity.
Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity
This unit examines the variety of life on Earth, the benefits ecosystems provide, and how environmental changes affect biodiversity and resilience.
Begin with Topic 2.1: Introduction to Biodivers...To review Unit 2, go through each of the 7 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 2 test, pulled directly from the AP® Environmental Science curriculum.
Introduction to Biodiversity
Introduction to Biodiversity
- What Biodiversity Is
- Species Diversity, Species Richness, and Evenness
- Genetic Diversity and Population Bottlenecks
Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem Services
- What Ecosystem Services Are
- Provisioning, Regulating, Cultural, and Supporting
- How to Classify Services Correctly
Island Biogeography
Island Biogeography
- What Island Biogeography Is
- How Species Reach and Establish on Islands
- The Equilibrium Model of Island Biogeography
Ecological Tolerance
Ecological Tolerance
- What Ecological Tolerance Is
- Range of Tolerance
- How Tolerance Affects Survival and Distribution
Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems
Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems
- What Natural Disruptions Are
- Major Types of Natural Disruptions
- How Ecosystems Respond Over Time
Adaptations
Adaptations
- What Adaptations Are
- Types of Adaptations
- How Natural Selection Produces Adaptation
Ecological Succession
Ecological Succession
- What Ecological Succession Is
- Types of Ecological Succession
- Pioneer Species and Community Change
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