Name: _________________________________________ Period: ______ Environmental Science Semester 1 Exam Study Outline This is a topic outline. You should not see anything on this list that you know absolutely nothing about. Some items were covered in more depth and you should be able to recognize what information is most important, that is a skill that good test takers use to do well on assessments. If I talked a lot about it in class, I will probably use it on the test. There are no essay questions on the test. Everything covered in class is fair game. Use your notes, old tests, and old assignments as you see fit. If I covered it on a test before, I will probably cover it again. Good luck and work hard. Unit 1. Oil Spill Be able to describe the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill Be able to explain how they attempted to clean up the oil Be able to explain the negative impact an oil spill has on the ecosystem Be able to explain the negative impact an oil spill has on people and society Be able to explain how they tried to stop the leak of the pipeline and what eventually worked Be able to explain what you observed in the oil spill lab, what worked and what did not work Earth System 1.1 Explain how earth’s position in the solar system creates global climate patterns WWBAT use a globe to explain the global circulation of the atmosphere WWBAT describe the uneven heating of Earth’s surface and Earth’s rotation 1.2 Use the theory of plate tectonics to explain the occurrence of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis WWBAT define tectonic plate WWBAT define Pangaea WWBAT summarize the theory of plate tectonics WWBAT define fault, epicenter, focus WWBAT define divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries WWBAT differentiate between divergent, convergent and transform plate boundaries. WWBAT relate earthquakes to tectonic plate movement WWBAT relate volcanoes to tectonic plate movement WWBAT relate tsunamis to tectonic plate movement 1.3 Explain the rock cycle and its association with soil formation WWBAT create a concept map depicting the rock cycle. WWBAT relate erosion (weathering and transportation) to soil formation. 1.4 Relate the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere to the biosphere WWBAT sketch and label a diagram of the layers of the atmosphere indicating distance above Earth’s surface, temperature changes and other significant characteristics for each layer. WWBAT differentiate between the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere WWBAT recall what percentage of water on Earth occurs as oceans, glaciers, freshwater, and groundwater WWBAT compare heat transfer in the atmosphere and the oceans. WWBAT describe how gases in the atmosphere affect climate (Greenhouse Effect) 1.5 Seasons and Weather WWBAT describe how the earth’s orientation (tilt) creates uneven heating of the planet WWBAT explain what season a hemisphere is experiencing based on its position WWBAT to explain the formation of clouds relating to the weather cycle WWBAT to describe the differences between cirrus, cumulous, and stratus clouds WWBAT to explain tornado formation WWBAT to explain different types of precipitation WWBAT to describe difference between weather and climate Unit 2. The Living World 2.1 Employ the first and second laws of thermodynamics to explain energy flow within ecosystems WWBAT recall the first and second laws of thermodynamics WWBAT explain energy flow within ecosystems using first and second laws of thermodynamnics WWBAT trace energy flow from the sun through living things WWBAT define the “Rule of 10” Name: _________________________________________ Period: ______ WWBAT diagram an energy/food pyramid that illustrates the ‘Rule of 10’. WWBAT identify producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers WWBAT understand trophic levels 2.2 Discuss the roles of biodiversity and coevolution in ecosystems WWBAT define biodiversity WWBAT describe how species biodiversity relates to ecosystem stability. WWBAT define biodiversity hotspot WWBAT locate geographic areas that are biodiversity hotspots WWBAT define coevolution WWBAT describe how coevolution relates to ecosystem stability WWBAT describe symbiotic relationships 2.3 Using temperature, latitude and altitude, infer the types of animal and plant life found in each of Earth’s major biomes WWBAT define biome WWBAT list major biomes WWBAT identify the location of earth’s major biomes using a globe or map WWBAT describe plant and animal adaptations found in each of earth’s major biomes. WWBAT infer the type of animals and plant life found in a biome based on temperature, latitude, and altitude 2.4 Distinguish between primary and secondary biological succession using common plants and animals WWBAT define primary biological succession WWBAT define secondary biological succession WWBAT compare and contrast primary and secondary biological succession in one of earth’s major biomes or aquatic habitats WWBAT explain how human activities such as lawn mowing, gardening, farming, logging, planting trees, mining, and urban development advance, halt, or slow succession 2.5 Explain biogeochemical cycling in ecosystems WWBAT define biogeochemical cycle WWBAT explain significance of biogeochemical cycles in an ecosystem WWBAT draw and explain a diagram illustrating the water cycle WWBAT draw and explain a diagram illustrating the carbon cycle WWBAT draw and explain a diagram illustrating the nitrogen cycle WWBAT draw and explain a diagram illustrating the phosphorus cycle