APES Math Review Quiz

What percentage of the FRQ questions on the APES exam are calculation-based?

• 6 to 9%

• 60%

• 20%

• 12 to 13%

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How many calculation-based questions can you expect on the multiple choice portion of the APES exam?

• More than 10

• Less than 5

• Exactly 6

• About 5 to 7

What is the first tip for solving FRQ math questions?

• Include units in your setup and answer

• Use dimensional analysis

• Memorize the percent change formula

• Convert percentages to decimals

What formula is essential to memorize for the APES exam according to the video?

• The formula for calculating biodiversity

• The formula for cellular respiration

• The percent change formula

• The formula for photosynthesis

What does 'percent' literally mean?

• Per 1

• Per 1000

• Per 100

• Per 10

How do you convert a percentage into a decimal for calculations?

• Subtract 100

• Add 100

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

What is the key rule to remember in dimensional analysis?

• Always start with the new value

• Units must be on opposite sides of the division line to cancel out

• Only use metric units

• Always convert to the smallest unit

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What is the purpose of using dimensional analysis in unit conversion?

• To memorize conversion factors

• To avoid using a calculator

• To ensure correct units in the final answer

• To simplify complex equations

What is the rule of 10 in the context of energy availability at different trophic levels?

• Multiply by 10 to move up a trophic level

• All of the above

• Divide by 10 to move down a trophic level

• Only 10% of energy is transferred to the next trophic level

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What is the half-life of a radioactive element?

• The time it takes for its radioactivity to increase by half

• The time it takes for half of the element to decay

• The time it takes for the element to double its mass

• The time it takes for the element to become stable

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