Mastering Data Interpretation in AP Environmental Science

Tony Varel from Mission Texas provides guidance on AP Environmental Science questions, focusing on data graphs and math multiple choice questions. The video covers topics such as demographic transition, electricity usage, population growth, light bulb efficiency, age structure, and petroleum consumption. Tony offers tips for analyzing graphs and solving math problems, emphasizing the importance of understanding key concepts and equations.

At which stage of demographic transition is the population growth explosive?

• Stage 1

• Stage 4

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

During which stage does the death rate begin to significantly drop in the demographic transition?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

What percentage of the family's annual electricity is used by air conditioners during summer?

• 77.8%

• 39.8%

• 99.7%

• 19.4%

How many kilowatt hours does the family use annually?

• 9,600 kWh

• 12,000 kWh

• 8,400 kWh

• 10,800 kWh

If the population growth rate is 3.5%, what will the population be in 40 years?

• 200 million

• 300 million

• 400 million

• 150 million

What is the doubling time for a population growing at 3.5% annually?

• 30 years

• 35 years

• 25 years

• 20 years

What is the efficiency of light energy produced by an incandescent bulb with a 5% efficiency rating?

• 0.05 Joules

• 1.05 Joules

• 95 Joules

• 5 Joules

What percentage of the energy consumed by an incandescent bulb is converted to light?

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

Which age structure diagram likely indicates a negative population growth rate?

• Diagram D

• Diagram C

• Diagram B

• Diagram A

What is the total annual petroleum consumption in the U.S. if the per capita consumption is 23 barrels?

• 12 million barrels

• 2 billion barrels

• 7 billion barrels

• 240 million barrels