AP Environmental Science 2.D: Island Biogeography
Practice AP Environmental Science questions on how island size and isolation influence colonization and species diversity.
- Syllabus
- Effective Fall 2025
- Course
- AP Environmental Science
Practice AP Environmental Science questions on how island size and isolation influence colonization and species diversity.
Biologists collected data on the abundance of lizards on several Pacific islands with and without mongoose populations. The surveys were conducted at different locations on the islands by counting the number of lizards observed per hour and included habitats with both undisturbed areas and anthropogenically disturbed areas.

LIZARD NUMBERS ON PACIFIC ISLANDS
Based on the theory of island biogeography, describe the characteristics of an island with the greatest species diversity.
Based on the theory of island biogeography, describe the characteristics of an island
with the greatest species diversity.
- A large island that is located near the mainland will contain the greatest species
diversity.
1 point
Total for part (b)
1 point