AP Environmental Science
Summer Assignment – 2012/13
Students are to complete these activities by the first day of school. Failure to
hand in the summer assignment on time could lead to a student being withdrawn
from the class.
Part A: What is Environmental Science paper? (50pts)
Environmental Science is a discipline that is more diverse than any other
subject. Every person affects the environment in different ways. In this paper
you will be creating your own definition of Environmental Science. You must use
the following terms in your paper, use them as a guide in developing your paper:
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Interdisciplinary
Sustainability
Biologic Diversity
Ecology
Evolution
Climate
Pollution
Conservation
Energy
Population
ethics
-Using the information you have gained, create a two page double spaced 12
font report
Part B: Tree Leaf Collection & Dichotomous Key (250pts)
See attached details: