AP Environmental Science
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Exam Overview
The AP Environmental Science Exam will test your understanding of the environmental concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to design research studies to solve environmental problems. Calculators are permitted for use in all sections of the exam.
Tue, May 2, 2023,
8 AM Local
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Environmental Science Exam.
80 questions 1hr 30mins 60% of Score
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation; these may include data tables, charts, graphs, models, representations, and text-based sources.
Questions will test your ability to:
3 questions 1hr 10mins 40% of Score
The free-response section includes three questions:
Questions will test your ability to:
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AP Environmental Science Course and Exam Description
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