Physics

Waves Waves - repeated motion/vibrations that travel through a mediumWaves are good for a transportation of energy between different pointsParts of a wave that is measurable: wavelength, amplitude, wave speed, period, and frequencyTypes/Categories of Waves Mechanical waves - requires a medium (sound

Physics: Waves and Behaviors Notes

Environmental Science

Renewable and Nonrenewable  nonrenewable - those that exist in a fixed amount (ex. nuclear, coal, oil, natural gas)renewable - can be replenished naturally (ex. biomass, solar, geothermal)Global Energy Consumption as the world becomes more industrialized the demand for energy increasesdeveloped coun

AP Environmental Science: Unit 6 Review - Energy 

Plate Boundaries/Tectonics plate tectonics - theory of the large scale motions of the plates located in Earth's lithosphereconvergent boundaries -  when two plates collided, results in mountains, volcanoes, island arcs, earthquakesdivergent boundaries - when two plates move away from each other, res

AP Environmental Science: Unit 4 Review - Earth Systems

Introduction to Ecosystems ecosystem - interactions of abiotic and biotic factorssymbiosis - a long-term interaction between two species in an ecosystem mutualism - benefit both species (+,+)commensalism - one species benefit while the other is unaffected (+,o)paratism - one species live on/in the o

AP Environmental Science: Unit 1 Review - Ecosystems

Introduction to Sustainability sustainability - refers to humans living on Earth and their use of resources without depletion of the resources for future generationsecological footprint - the resource demand and waste production required for an individual or societysustainable yield - the amount of 

AP Environmental Science: Unit 3 Review - Populations

Introduction to Biodiversity biodiversity - the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystemthe more genetically diverse a population is, the better it can respond to environmental stressorsspecies richness - the number of different species found in an ecosystemGeneralist and 

AP Environmental Science: Unit 2 Review - Biodiversity

Tragedy of the Commons suggests that individuals will use shared resources in their own self interest rather than keeping with the common good, resulting in resource depletion"area used by everyone but regulated by no one" Agricultural Practices agricultural practices that can cause environmental da

AP Environmental Science: Unit 5 Review - Land and water Use

Measurement Scales Celsius Scale - based on where water freezes and where water boilsKelvin scale - based on the movement of particlesAbsolute Zero  Occurs at 0 K where all particles stop movingIt is not possible for temperatures to go below 0 K0 K equates to -273.15 degrees celsiusParticle Motion H

Physics: Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics Notes

The four forces in the universe:  gravity, strong force, weak force, electromagnetismGravity is attraction between objectsGravity is only significant for very large objectsElectromagnetism Creates magnetism Holds chemical bonds togetherCreates electricityStrong & weak Forces act in the nucleus of th

Physics: Intro to Nuclear Physics Notes 

Introduction to Air Pollutants primary pollutants - emitted directly into atmosphere particulate matter PM - particles suspended in air due to combustion and dust mobilization, can create respiratory/heart problems along with smog/hazenitrogen oxides NOx - colorless or reddish brown gases, occurs wi

AP Environmental Science: Unit 7 Review - Air Pollution

Sources of Pollution point source - single source clearly identifiednon-point source - can not be traced back to a single sourceHuman Impacts on Ecosystems coral bleaching - coral expels symbiont out of its cellincreased sediment in waterways - can reduce light infiltration, can affect primary produ

AP Environmental Science: Unit 8 Review - Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution 

Laws and Legislation Endangered Species Act - identifies threatened and endangered species in the US, and puts their protection ahead of economic considerationsClean Water Act - set maximum permissible amounts of water pollutants that can be discharged into waterwaysSafe Drinking Water Act - set max

AP Environmental Science: Legislation, Math, & Experimental Design

The Greenhouse Effect greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane, water vapor, nitrous oxide, and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)increase of greenhouse gases - can lead to a variety of environmental problems, rising sea levels from melting ice sheets, ocean water expansion, disease vectors spreadingGloba 