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AP Environmental Science 5.17 Sustainable Forestry Questions

Practice AP Environmental Science questions on reforestation, sustainable forestry, prescribed burns, forest pests, and deforestation.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Environmental Science

Exam points

  • explain how prescribed burns remove fuel and reduce fire severity with ecological tradeoffs
  • propose sustainable forestry, reforestation, wood reuse, IPM, or policy strategies to reduce deforestation

Covered syllabus points

STB-1.G—Describe methods for mitigating human impact on forests

Question 1

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There is a natural climate phenomenon that occurs in the equatorial Pacific Ocean because of periodic fluctuations in sea surface conditions and atmospheric circulation. This phenomenon happens every few years, resulting in shifts in temperature and precipitation in many parts of the world.

Figure 1 shows temperature and precipitation patterns associated with one phase of this phenomenon in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Figure 2 shows the associated temperature and precipitation patterns that occur over North America.

Figure 1. Effects of Changes in Sea Surface Conditions in Equatorial Pacific Ocean

Figure 1. Effects of Changes in Sea Surface Conditions in Equatorial Pacific Ocean

Figure 2. Polar Jet Stream and Climate Conditions in North America

Figure 2. Polar Jet Stream and Climate Conditions in North America

Respond to parts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J.

Describe one sustainable forestry practice that could be used to reduce the occurrence or severity of forest fires.

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