AP®︎ Environmental Science Unit 5: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 5 of AP Environmental Science – Land and Water Use.
Unit 5: Land and Water Use
This unit looks at how humans use land and water resources, including agriculture, mining, forestry, and strategies for sustainable management.
Begin with Topic 5.1: The Tragedy of the Common...To review Unit 5, go through each of the 17 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 5 test, pulled directly from the AP® Environmental Science curriculum.
The Tragedy of the Commons
The Tragedy of the Commons
- What the Tragedy of the Commons Is
- Commons Most Vulnerable to Overuse
- How the Tragedy Happens
Clearcutting
Clearcutting
- What Clearcutting Is
- Forest Features That Are Removed
- Environmental Effects of Clearcutting
The Green Revolution
The Green Revolution
- What the Green Revolution Is
- Main Green Revolution Practices
- How the System Increases Food Production
Impact of Agricultural Practices
Impact of Agricultural Practices
- How Farming Practices Damage Soil and Water
- The Three Major Damaging Practices
- How Fertilizer Pollution Happens
Irrigation Methods
Irrigation Methods
- What Irrigation Is
- Irrigation Methods and Their Trade-Offs
- Comparing Efficiency and Choosing a Method
Pest Control Methods
Pest Control Methods
- What Pest Control Methods Are
- Types of Pest Control in This Topic
- How These Methods Work and Why Resistance Evolves
Meat Production Methods
Meat Production Methods
- What Meat Production Methods Are
- Types of Meat Production Methods
- Environmental Trade-Offs and Impacts
Impacts of Overfishing
Impacts of Overfishing
- What Overfishing Is
- Why Fish Populations Become Overfished
- Fishing Methods and Their Impacts
Impacts of Urbanization
Impacts of Urbanization
- What Urbanization Is
- How Urbanization Changes Water Flow and Water Supply
- How Urbanization Affects the Carbon Cycle
Ecological Footprints
Ecological Footprints
- What Ecological Footprints Measure
- The Main Parts of an Ecological Footprint
- Variables That Change Footprint Size
Introduction to Sustainability
Introduction to Sustainability
- What Sustainability Means
- Environmental Indicators of Sustainability
- How to Read Sustainability Data
Methods to Reduce Urban Runoff
Methods to Reduce Urban Runoff
- What Urban Runoff Is
- Methods to Increase Infiltration and Reduce Runoff
- How These Methods Work Together
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management
- What Integrated Pest Management Is
- Main Parts of an IPM Program
- How IPM Works
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
- What Sustainable Agriculture Is
- Soil Conservation Methods
- How to Match Erosion Solutions to the Problem
Aquaculture
Aquaculture
- What Aquaculture Is
- Major Aquaculture Systems
- Why Aquaculture Has Expanded
Sustainable Forestry
Sustainable Forestry
- What Sustainable Forestry Is
- Ways to Reduce Human Impact on Forests
- Protecting Forests from Pests and Disease
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