Q4 L1 · Quiz
Weekly quiz · Capstone Launch: Food, Heat, and the Future of Our Neighborhood
Assessment Appendix — AP Environmental Science · Week 28 Quiz
Quarter 4, Week 1 · Lessons 4.1–4.2 · Capstone Launch: Food, Heat, and the Future of Our Neighborhood; The Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change: Reading the Evidence
| # | Item | Answer / look-fors / scoring | Pts | Lesson · standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Which term best matches this description? Dark, dry, impervious surfaces absorb and reradiate heat; tree canopy and vegetation cool through shade and transpiration. | (B) urban heat island. | 1 | L4.1 · CED Topic 5.10, 9.5; LO EIN-2.M, STB-4.F; Skill 7.A, 7.B, 5.E |
| 2 | Which term best matches this description? Rising temperatures, melting ice, sea-level rise, shifting ranges, and stress on crops (Topic 9.5). | (B) effects. | 1 | L4.2 · CED Topic 9.3, 9.4, 9.5; LO STB-4.C, STB-4.D, STB-4.E; Skill 1.B, 2.B, 5.A, 5.E |
| 3 | Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence: ________ and climate change make Phoenix neighborhoods hotter and affect food and water. Our capstone uses our research to propose a real community solution. | (B) Urbanization. | 1 | L4.1 · CED Topic 5.10, 9.5; LO EIN-2.M, STB-4.F; Skill 7.A, 7.B, 5.E |
| 4 | A raised bed of 4 m² needs 35 mm of water per week. The drip system is 90% efficient. How many liters must be pumped each week? (1 mm over 1 m² = 1 L) | (C) 156 L. Plants need 4 × 35 = 140 L; pumped = 140 ÷ 0.9 ≈ 156 L. | 1 | L4.1 · CED Topic 5.10, 9.5; LO EIN-2.M, STB-4.F; Skill 7.A, 7.B, 5.E; item skill 6.B |
| 5 | Atmospheric CO₂ rose from about 369 ppm in 2000 to about 427 ppm in 2025. What was the average rate of increase? | (B) 2.3 ppm/yr. (427 − 369) ÷ (2025 − 2000) ≈ 2.3 ppm per year. | 1 | L4.1 · CED Topic 5.10, 9.5; LO EIN-2.M, STB-4.F; Skill 7.A, 7.B, 5.E; item skill 6.B |
| 6 | Short Free Response: Answer each part using evidence from this week’s garden investigations. | 4 | L4.1, 4.2 · CED Topic 5.10, 9.5; LO EIN-2.M, STB-4.F; Skill 7.A, 7.B, 5.E; CED Topic 9.3, 9.4, 9.5; LO STB-4.C, STB-4.D, STB-4.E; Skill 1.B, 2.B, 5.A, 5.E | |
| (a) Report your hottest and coolest surface readings. | Values with units. | 1 | ||
| (b) Explain the difference. | albedo, moisture, shade. | 1 | ||
| (c) Write your problem statement. | specific problem statement. | 1 | ||
| (d) Identify two greenhouse gases and their sources. | Look for: CO₂ fossil fuels; CH₄ livestock; trapping infrared; heat stress, water demand. | 1 |