Study Guide: Human Populations Dynamics AND AP Textbook Assignment
Cornell Notes Assignment for Friedland and Relyea’s Environmental Science
for AP
Chapter 6, textbook modules 18-19, pages 189-203;
Cornell Notes due date of test: Sept. 11, 2015
Chapter 7, textbook modules 22-23, pages 225-248
Cornell Notes due day of test, Sept .11, 2015
Alert: if the college level textbook is truly beyond you, you still need to try to
learn the material! Always try your hardest to gain knowledge from the
assigned text. Skim, look for definitions of the bold-typed key terms, look at
all diagrams and pictures, as well as their captions. Highlight, if digital,
annotate right on print-outs, and jot down your annotation thoughts in your
notebooks, if reading out of the classroom book. Then, you can find a video
tutorial that covers the same topic, and review power point slides/lecture
notes which summarize the main points.
Since I postponed the Human Populations test until this coming week, and since our
first class of the week is only 30 minutes long, and must reserve at least a few
minutes for measuring our water plants’ growth, I am adding in textbook reading
content for which you will be responsible. The Cornell Notes for these modules will
be checked and credited as part of a notebook grade on September 11th. The
chapter 6 module 18-19 readings address population general ecology (non-human,
as well), which were already planned for this week. This will keep us somewhat on
track in terms of pacing. The chapter 7: modules 22 and 23, address human
populations. I have scanned and posted the materials, and hyperlinked them where
possible. I have also located video tutorials and linked these. Expect the following
to be on the test:
This study guide is not organized to give you questions to answer directly on a
handout. College classes do not generally spoon-feed questions from the upcoming
test, in order to prepare you. You are expected to take and study notes from your
readings, videos and lectures, in your notebooks. If your notes are digital, study
your digital notes. Cornell Note left margin key terms and questions are designed
for this kind of study. By covering up the right side of the page containing the
answers, you can quiz yourself. You might also create flashcards for key vocabulary
and concepts. You may receive work habits credit for showing me evidence of
studying.
AP Textbook reading Key Terms to know (See Green glossary boxes in
textbook reading modules! Also, the Frayer Model Vocabulary words from
your Unit I notebook assignment – Those were due Friday, Sept 4). On the test,
you will not be asked to write out the definitions for any of these words, but
they may be included in any test questions or multiple choice answers.
For your Cornell Notes, you are encouraged to include these words. On the left
margin sections, you may choose to write the terms, module headers, or other
main questions. The right two-thirds of your Cornell note pages will be for
writing the corresponding details and points. The bottom 2 inches of each
page should be reserved for a summary of your notes for the page. This may
be completed at a later date than the rest of your notes, for additional
studying strategy.
AP Textbook Reading Assignment:
Module18 key terms: Population (p. 191) Community (p. 191)
Population ecology (p. 192)
density (p. 193)
Population Size (p. 192) Population
Population distribution (p. 193)
Age Structure (p. 194)
Sex ratio (p. 193)
Limiting Resource (p. 194)
dependent factor (p.194)
Density-
Carrying Capacity (k) (p.194)
Density-independent factor (p.194)
Module 18: The Abundance and Distribution of populations
Learning Objectives:
 Explain how nature exists at several levels of complexity
 Discuss the characteristics of populations
 Contrast the effects of density-dependent and densityindependent factors on population growth.
Module 19 key terms: Population growth models (p.197)
Population
growth rate (p. 197)
Intrinsic growth rate (r) (p.197)
J-shaped curve (p.197)
Exponential growth model (Nt = N to the subscribt 0 * e to the power of rt) (p.197)
Logistical growth model (p.198)
S-shaped curve (p.198)
Overshoot (p.198) Die-off (p.198)
K-selected species (p.200)
r-selected species (p.201)
Survivorship Curve (p.201)
Type I survivorship curve (p.201)
Type II survivorship curve (p.201)
Type III survivorship curve (p.201)
Corridor (p.202)
Metapopulation (p.202) Inbreeding depression (p.202)
Module 19: Population Growth Models
Learning Objectives:
 Explain the exponential growth model of populations,
which produces a J-shaped curve.
 Describe how the logistical growth model incorporates a
carrying capacity and produces an S-shaped curve.
 Compare the reproductive strategies and survivorship
curves of different species.
 Explain the dynamics that occur in metapopulations
Module 22 Key Terms:
Demography (p.229)
Demographer (p.229)
Immigration (p.229)
Emigration (p.229)
Crude birth rate (CBR)
(p.229)
Crude Death rate (p. 229)
Total fertility rate (TFR) (p.230)
Developed country (p.230)
Expectancy (p.230)
(p.231)
Doubling time (p.229)
Replacement-level fertility (p.230)
Developing Country (p.230)
Infant mortality (p.231)
Net migration rate (p.233)
Population pyramid (p.234)
Life
child mortality
Age Structure diagram (p.234)
population momentum (p. 234)
Module 22: Human Population Numbers
Learning Objectives:
 Explain factors that may potentially limit the carrying
capacity of humans on earth.
 Describe the drivers of human growth
 Read and interpret an age structure diagram.
Module 23 Key terms: Theory of demographic transition (p.237)
Affluence (p.238)
(p.242)
Family planning (p.239)
Gross domestic product (GDP) (p.242)
IPAT equation
Urban area (p.244)
Module 23: Economic Development, Consumption, and sustainability
Learning Objectives:
 Describe how demographic transition follows economic
development.
 Explain how relationships among population size,
economic development, and resource consumption
influence the environment.
 Explain why sustainable development is a common but
elusive goal.
Textbook Chapter 7 AP Environmental Science Practice Exam: pages 250-251
Unit practice test: Possible free response questions from section 2: pg 254
Unit I Test Format:
1. Between 35 - 50 Multiple choice questions: These may come from
applications of unit vocabulary, Nova video companion site quizzes, textbook
module review sections, and textbook AP Practice Test questions.
Topics and study sources for Multiple-choice and Essay questions:
Global population trends in both developed and non-developed
countries:
From In-class documentary lesson with accompanying interactive activities
and review quizzes. Materials and links found in blendspace modules – check
for links in the box 2 powerpoint of Sept 1-4. They can also be found on my staff
page under Links.
Nova video: “The Earth in the Balance”
Nova video companion site maps – Human Population Numbers, The Earth
in Peril,
Nova video Companion site Quizzes: Current global population trends
(Scanned or hard copy )Textbook Reading Assignment with Student Cornell
Notes, Due Friday, Sept 11,
Students may borrow (must be signed out) textbooks to study in their
advisories, after the NWEA test on Tuesday, as long as extra care is taken, and
books returned to my room before leaving the building.
Chapter 7, Module 22: Human Population Numbers
Pages 225 -235
Review: Page 236
Learning Objectives:
 Explain factors that may potentially limit the carrying capacity
of humans on Earth.
 Describe the drivers of human population growth.
 Read and interpret an age structure diagram.
Chapter 7, Module 23: Economic Development, Consumption, and
Sustainability
 pgs. 237-246
 “Working Toward Sustainability—Gender Equity and
Population Control in Kerala”, pg. 247
 Module 23 Review. Pg 246
 Learning objectives:
o Describe how demographic transition follows economic
development.
o Explain how relationships among population size,
economic development, and resource consumption
influence the environment.
o Describe why sustainable development is a common but
elusive goal.
2. Free Response choice Questions : There will be one required multi-part
free response questions on the test, giving you choice and prior preparation
opportunity. You will get to choose one of the two, and prepare an outline
for your answers, in advance.
Free Response Question directions: Write your answer to each part clearly.
Support your answers with relevant information and examples. Where calculations
are required, show your work: I am sharing these questions in advance, for the first
test, but will not do so in later months.
FRQ #1: China’s one-child policy has drastically reduced total fertility rate to 1.4,
and has led to a reduction in population growth rate to 0.50 percent in 2012. One
problem associated with this is the development of an inverted population pyramid.
Care for the elderly requires a substantial amount of energy, resources, and
manpower. Chinese elderly primarily rely on their families for health care.
a. Given China’s one-child policy, provide two examples of how China’s
growing elder population will affect future population growth. (3 points)
b. Describe one potential benefit and one potential problem associated with
the emigration of elderly individuals from rural to urban areas. (2 points)
c. The total population size of China was 1,400,000,000 in 2012, with a
crude birth rate of12 births per 1,000 individuals. The number of
individuals that emigrated from China was 700,000 and the number of
individuals that immigrated to china was 200,000. Calculate the crude
death rate. (3 points.)
d. What would the total fertility rate be if all families in China obeyed the
one-child policy rule? (1 point)
FRQ #2: Answer the following questions about the theory of demographic
transition.
a. Draw a fully labeled diagram that shows how birth and death rates
change as a country undergoes the four phases of demographic transition.
(3 points)
b. For each of the phases labeled in your diagram, explain the changes
occurring in each phase and describe what is causing them. (3 points)
c. Describe a strategy that a government might implement to slow its
population growth that could be utilized by a country undergoing a
demographic transition. Explain how your proposed strategy would
work, and describe one potential drawback to its implementation. (4
points)
3. (possible) One math and graphing inclusive biological problem
pertaining to exponential and logistical population growth patterns
(general ecology population). See the two worksheets from blendspace:
a. Math and biology worksheets in blendspace
b. Textbook Module 19, pages 196-202, Review questions pg 203
c. Video tutorials:
4. (possible) One math and graphing inclusive human population growth
problem. See:
a. Textbook module 22: Human Population Numbers, pg 227-232.
b. Do the math: Calculating Population Growth, pg 233-235.
c. Module Review: pg 236
d. Video Tutorials:
5. One multi-part short, but required free response question will require
you to interpret age structure diagrams and their trends. (pg. 235, pg 251 or
Nova video and companion sites)
6. Read and take notes on scanned textbook pages: Finished Cornell
Notes due Sept. 11, 2015.
Your test will be Friday, September 11 , Happy Studying!
PS. Content covering all of chapter six will be assessed on Friday, September 18, as
benchmarks are coming at the end of September! We need to get to the rest of
ecology unit.
Thank you!
Mrs. Gotler