AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 4.8 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 4.8 of AP Environmental Science – Earth’s Geography and Climate.
Questions List
Topic 4.8
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: ENG-2.B
What is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system?
What You’re Being Tested On:
Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® Environmental Science Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.
Topic 4.8: Earth’s Geography and Climate
Learning Objective: ENG-2.B
Describe how the Earth’s geography affects weather and climate.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-2.B.1
Weather and climate are affected not only by the sun’s energy but by geologic and geographic factors, such as mountains and ocean temperature.
Essential Knowledge: ENG-2.B.2
A rain shadow is a region of land that has become drier because a higher elevation area blocks precipitation from reaching the land.
